cornered

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In the decade before Ueda arrived in 2023, the BOJ cornered the government bond market to the point where no debt issues traded hands External link on certain days.

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025

Dusty is played by Josh O’Connor, who lately has cornered the market on sensitive, passive outsiders.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

Hologic has cornered the market for women’s health products and related diagnostic tools.

From Barron's • Oct. 20, 2025

His edge is a bit like a concealed weapon, but it seems unlikely he’ll be cornered by his own warped sensibility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

Javi stepped to the side, but when I walked out into the hall, he cornered me against the wall.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely