monopolistic
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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The Dutch Stichting Massaschade & Consument consumer group is suing Sony for forcing PlayStation owners to buy from the PlayStation Store, alleging monopolistic practices that drive up the price of digital goods.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
When the DOJ first filed suit in 2024, it targeted an array of the conglomerate’s monopolistic tactics.
From Slate ● Mar. 10, 2026
He was banned for life from the pharmaceutical industry in 2022 after a federal court found that he engaged in illegal and monopolistic behavior.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026
It challenged the up-to-30% cut Apple takes from purchases - and argued that the App Store was monopolistic.
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2025
He took on big, monopolistic companies, deeming them “hurtful to the general welfare.”
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
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