corner
noun
the place at which two converging lines or surfaces meet.
has cornered
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present perfectof corner (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Prime Video has cornered the market on young-adult fiction, catering to a massive audience of women and girls who want to escape into love stories.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
Created in 2017, Binance has cornered much of the crypto-trading market, turning its co-founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao into a billionaire.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
But a subsequent interaction with a New Republic senator dissolves the assumption that the Empire has cornered that market.
From Salon ● Sep. 7, 2023
Whether on “Parks and Rec” or in cult indies such as “Ingrid Goes West,” Plaza has cornered the market on edgy misfits who excel at making others uncomfortable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2023
Effert’s has cornered the market on completely unfashionable clothes.
From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson
