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monopoly

[muh-nop-uh-lee] / məˈnɒp ə li /


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The government granted AT&T the status of a regulated monopoly, and it became one of the largest and most successful companies in U.S. history.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

“No longer is education a monopoly, but rather a competition for families to select the best programs for their child, such as Dual Language Programs, Career Pathways, and so on,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Opec has leverage now, but not a monopoly.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

The hosts discuss what led to the federal jury ruling that the concert behemoth was acting as a monopoly.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

The United States' brief monopoly on the world's most powerful weapon came to a sudden, shocking end.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau




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