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monopolizes

  • present tense form of monopolize (3rd person singular).

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Department of Justice in an epic antitrust case, alleging that Google monopolizes online advertising technology.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 7, 2023

On platforms such as Zoom, the screen monopolizes our interactions.

From Scientific American • Apr. 27, 2022

“If the dominant male monopolizes the matings, then the effective population size is much smaller than it would be if all sexually mature males were able to mate,” she said.

From New York Times • Sep. 17, 2021

Unfortunately, it's hard to pursue that inquiry when the wider war monopolizes our attention.

From Washington Post • Aug. 28, 2018

The host or hostess who possesses sympathy and tact will surpass in dinner-giving the most brilliant person in the world who selfishly monopolizes conversation at his own table.

From Conversation What to Say and How to Say it by Conklin, Mary Greer