monopolize
Example Sentences
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Understanding just how China came to monopolize the rare-earth industry can help investors anticipate what’s coming next, making it easier to invest in the critical—and exceedingly volatile—sector.
From Barron's
And there isn’t yet a comprehensive policy approach for a future that won’t be monopolized by American innovation, as the past century has been.
From Washington Post
On the other hand, American cheese producers are concerned that caving into Europeans' demands to monopolize such names would be unfair as they wouldn't be able to continue using terms that they perceive as generic.
From Salon
“We have always maintained a competitive environment and have not sought to monopolize the market.”
From Washington Post
In other words, mothers are more likely to monopolize childrearing when fathers are less motivated to parent, fathers lack confidence in their parenting ability, and mothers fear they aren't up to the task.
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.