oligopolistic
- a word derived from oligopoly.
Example Sentences
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Would Ms. Blume have broken out in today’s oligopolistic publishing market, with its formulaic approach to commercial success?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
Sell-side analysts have mistakenly assumed that pricing is stable and this is an oligopolistic market.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2025
Sweden's grocery sector is dominated by three main players, making it an "oligopolistic" situation, Mandorff said.
From Reuters ● Jun. 26, 2023
"BlackRock... has oligopolistic power in asset management, there's no question about it," Appelbaum said.
From Salon ● Dec. 7, 2020
It’s tempting to blame these unimpressive scores on the oligopolistic tendencies in these industries.
From Slate ● Jun. 3, 2015
