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monopoly

[muh-nop-uh-lee] / məˈnɒp ə li /


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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 lawyers’ guild still has a monopoly on accreditation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Shares of Live Nation sank on Wednesday after a jury found that the Ticketmaster parent had acted as an illegal monopoly over the ticketing industry, according to reports.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Live Nation argued throughout the trial that it is not a monopoly and competes "fiercely" with rivals in the entertainment space with sports teams, concert promoters and other venue operators.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Myriad has been accused of creating a monopoly, since no one else can offer the test, and researchers can’t develop cheaper tests or new therapies without getting permission from Myriad and paying steep licensing fees.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot




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