anticompetitive
adjective
an·ti·com·pet·i·tive
ˌan-tē-kəm-ˈpe-tə-tiv 
ˌan-tī-
ˌan-tī-
: tending to reduce or discourage competition
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The report estimated hospital prices would fall 18% in cities affected by anticompetitive deals.
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Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 17 June 2026
That’s in addition to its investigation of potential anticompetitive issues under standard merger rules with a July 7 deadline.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 June 2026
The lengthy statement cites a review of three major categories — streaming, linear television, and theatrical films — for potential anticompetitive behavior if the deal closes.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 12 June 2026
Localization can also be anticompetitive.
—Leonard Lim, Fortune, 10 June 2026
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Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 17 June 2026
That’s in addition to its investigation of potential anticompetitive issues under standard merger rules with a July 7 deadline.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 June 2026
The lengthy statement cites a review of three major categories — streaming, linear television, and theatrical films — for potential anticompetitive behavior if the deal closes.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 12 June 2026
Localization can also be anticompetitive.
—Leonard Lim, Fortune, 10 June 2026
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“Anticompetitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anticompetitive. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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