monopolize
verb
mo·nop·o·lize
mə-ˈnä-pə-ˌlīz 
monopolized; monopolizing
: to get a monopoly of : assume complete possession or control of
monopolize a conversation
Examples of monopolize in a Sentence
He's always monopolizing the conversation.
The company has monopolized the market for computer operating systems.
One group monopolized the camping area, taking almost all of the campsites.
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Friday’s closing arguments will focus on the government’s allegations that Google illegally monopolized the market for search advertising.
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Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 3 May 2024
What’s more, Laura got an earful from the judges for monopolizing the team’s budget.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2024
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Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 3 May 2024
What’s more, Laura got an earful from the judges for monopolizing the team’s budget.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2024
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monopolize
verb
mo·nop·o·lize
mə-ˈnäp-ə-ˌlīz
monopolized; monopolizing
: to acquire or have complete control over
always monopolizing the conversation
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monopolize
transitive verb
mo·nop·o·lize
mə-ˈnä-pə-ˌlīz
monopolized; monopolizing
: to get a monopoly of
monopolize an industry
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