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Etymology
Origin of monopolist
First recorded in 1595–1605; monopol(y) + -ist
Example Sentences
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Fact is, Monopolist Sam Newhouse has probably done journalism more good than harm.
From Time Magazine Archive
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Monopolist Greed is the one, indeed, Whilst the other means Pollution; And a hide of iron doth environ Each scaly convolution.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 105, September 30th 1893 by Various
Nay; the Monopolist fights for his money, The Monomaniac for his craze.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, April 15, 1893 by Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), Sir
Well, yes, no doubt; you are still a Monopolist.
From Post-Prandial Philosophy by Allen, Grant
As I have promised to give Monopolist a little advice, I will now enter upon my task.
From Talkers With Illustrations by Bate, John
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