monopolized

verb

Definition of monopolizednext
past tense of monopolize
as in consumed
to have complete control over it is illegal in the United States to monopolize an entire industry you shouldn't monopolize the exercise equipment while others are waiting to use it

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  1. consumed
  2. had
  3. owned
Verb
  • The region has been consumed by war for more than a year, first between Israel and Hamas, and increasingly involving Lebanon and Iran.
    nbcnews.com, nbcnews.com, 13 Nov. 2024
  • The drink is typically consumed in Venice alongside cicchetti, which are composed snacks like a nice cheese or meat on toast or cod fritters, often consumed at small bars and eateries around Venice, often while standing, explained cookbook author Katie Parla.
    Gina Pace, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of consumed
Verb
  • The event had a party atmosphere with a nerdy tinge.
    Richard Nieva, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Aldo has picked up a lot more bets (79 percent), but Bautista has had most of the money come in on him at 56 percent.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of had
Verb
  • Even trust founders or beneficiaries can have a financial interest in foreign accounts owned by the trust.
    Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D., Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The group owned by Steve Ballmer also spent roughly $220,000 this year to sway lawmakers on the legislation, among other proposals, according to lobbying reports.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of owned
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