monopolize
verb (used with object)
to acquire, have, or exercise a monopoly of.
was monopolizing
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past progressiveof monopolize.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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For $7,600,000 it will buy Kansas City Star's WDAF-TV and WDAF-AM, which U.S. trustbusters forced the Star to sell on grounds that it was monopolizing city's news.
From Time Magazine Archive
The officials, Caramandi recalls today, were upset because a Laborers Union local was monopolizing certain work at Philadelphia's Civic Center.
From Time Magazine Archive
Years ago he decided that the Aluminum Co. of America was monopolizing a highly profitable business.
From Time Magazine Archive
On strategic materials, which Attlee feared the U.S. was monopolizing: they would be "distributed equitably" in accordance with defense and civilian needs.
From Time Magazine Archive
So, as he found the Baron was monopolizing Mrs. Willoughby, he gradually edged over till he came within ear-shot of Lady Dalrymple, and then began to work his way toward a conversation.
From The American Baron by James De Mille
