monopoly

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The smartphone’s monopoly on our attention is vulnerable in the AI age.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 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

FSE said football's world governing body has "abused its monopoly position" in setting prices for the tournament, which begins on 11 June.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 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

A firm can secure this monopoly power through patents, but that wasn’t the case with the second-line TB drugs.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French