monopolize
verb
mo·nop·o·lize
mə-ˈnä-pə-ˌlīz 
monopolized; monopolizing
: to get a monopoly of : assume complete possession or control of
monopolize a conversation
Examples of monopolize in a Sentence
He's always monopolizing the conversation.
The company has monopolized the market for computer operating systems.
One group monopolized the camping area, taking almost all of the campsites.
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Isn’t a life without mountains of money better than a life monopolized by misery?
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Feb. 2025
The supply of many crucial minerals is currently monopolized by China.
—Neil Winton, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Linkin Park makes history by monopolizing the entire top 10 of Billboard’s Hot Hard Rock Songs chart dated Nov. 30 with songs from the band’s comeback album, From Zero.
—Kevin Rutherford, Billboard, 27 Nov. 2024
The racing teams argue that NASCAR's charter agreements are designed to monopolize the sport, benefiting a few while suppressing fair competition.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Feb. 2025
The supply of many crucial minerals is currently monopolized by China.
—Neil Winton, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Linkin Park makes history by monopolizing the entire top 10 of Billboard’s Hot Hard Rock Songs chart dated Nov. 30 with songs from the band’s comeback album, From Zero.
—Kevin Rutherford, Billboard, 27 Nov. 2024
The racing teams argue that NASCAR's charter agreements are designed to monopolize the sport, benefiting a few while suppressing fair competition.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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monopolize
verb
mo·nop·o·lize
mə-ˈnäp-ə-ˌlīz
monopolized; monopolizing
: to acquire or have complete control over
always monopolizing the conversation
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monopolize
transitive verb
mo·nop·o·lize
mə-ˈnä-pə-ˌlīz
monopolized; monopolizing
: to get a monopoly of
monopolize an industry
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