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

Steve Nelson of the New York Post criticized the front two rows for monopolizing the time, and said there were more questions from the back of the room.

From Salon

The U.S. and Canada have monopolized all 20 women’s world championships since the first women’s world tournament was held in 1990.

From Los Angeles Times