get a monopoly

Frequency: 6.89.8 per million words

To obtain or acquire a monopoly position.

monopolyVERB + monopoly

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Examples (10)

  • They tried to get a monopoly on the diamond trade.
  • The company's aggressive strategy was designed to get a monopoly in the tech market.
  • If one firm manages to get a monopoly, it can dictate prices.
  • Their long-term goal is to get a monopoly over the supply chain.
  • Through innovation, the startup hopes to get a monopoly in its niche.
  • The government intervened to prevent the corporation from trying to get a monopoly.
  • It's difficult for small businesses to get a monopoly in a competitive industry.
  • By acquiring rivals, the giant was able to get a monopoly in several sectors.
  • Critics argue that unchecked growth will allow these platforms to get a monopoly.
  • The quick market entry allowed them to get a monopoly before competitors could react.