monopoly

Example Sentences

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He said 80% of his leads come from Rightmove which has a "monopoly on the market".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The most fortunate part of Bell Labs’ situation, however, was that in being attached to a monopoly it could partake in long-term thinking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

But the government retains its monopoly over the use of force.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

“It is important to understand that it is not illegal to be a monopoly and control a large portion of the market,” said Elton in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

Ultimately, one tends to avoid him, for the universal characteristic of children is to assume that they have a monopoly on trouble, and therefore a monopoly on you.

From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin