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Etymology
Origin of monopolist
First recorded in 1595–1605; monopol(y) + -ist
Example Sentences
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"Amazon is not an undisputed monopolist in e-commerce, but it is the dominant firm," says Annabelle Gawer, director of the Centre of Digital Economy at the University of Surrey.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Live Nation says it isn’t a monopolist and the market is more competitive than the states allege.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
In its response early Thursday, Pfizer painted Novo as a would-be monopolist in terms that seemed chosen to catch the eye of the White House.
From Barron's • Oct. 30, 2025
That, prosecutors alleged, allowed Google to cement its status as a monopolist in search and gain an unfair advantage in the tangential market of search advertising.
From Slate • Nov. 24, 2023
This is a simple and valuable oil, and not in the hands of any monopolist.
From The Ladies Book of Useful Information Compiled from many sources by Anonymous
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