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monopolized

  • past participle
    of monopolize.
    monopolize
    verb (used with object)
    to acquire, have, or exercise a monopoly of.
  • past tense form
    of monopolize.
    monopolize
    verb (used with object)
    to acquire, have, or exercise a monopoly of.

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With hiring managers prioritizing in-person work and AI able to tackle routine tasks that traditionally monopolized entry-level workers’ time, one could argue being agreeable is paramount.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026

This pattern suggests that wealth and authority were not monopolized by a single powerful leader.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 30, 2026

For example, Leo points out that the private companies who’ve monopolized control over and knowledge of A.I. are given to “technocratic thinking” that “tends to amplify the power of those who already possess economic resources.”

From Slate ● May 28, 2026

Brinkema ruled last year that Google had illegally monopolized the online-auction technology that decides which ads appear on websites.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 4, 2026

While Winnie monopolized Brigit, Ella went to her bedroom and opened her little red door to find the family's dirt dobbin perched on the canopy of her bed.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton