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monopoly

[muh-nop-uh-lee] / məˈnɒp ə li /


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After a jury on Wednesday found that Ticketmaster owner Live Nation was an illegal monopoly, fans, smaller venues and artist groups expressed hope for a breakup of the concert-ticketing giant.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

The lawyers’ guild still has a monopoly on accreditation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Live Nation denied that it was an illegal monopoly and said the states’ case exaggerated its market power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

A Manhattan federal jury found Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster held a monopoly over live event ticket sales.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

What’s he talking about? 9TH JUROR: Do you think you have a monopoly on the truth? 10TH JUROR: What are you making a Federal Case out of it for?

From "Twelve Angry Men" by Reginald Rose




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