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as in monopolizing
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as in accosting
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cornering
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That means the days of TNT and ESPN monopolizing national broadcasts are over.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
18 Aug. 2025 -
In 2024, the Justice Department and FTC under President Joe Biden opened a lawsuit against Ticketmaster’s parent company, LiveNation, that accused it of monopolizing the live events industry.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
18 Aug. 2025
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The trailer features minimal dialogue, and Farrell, 49, is seen running through the streets and accosting casino employees at one point.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Hurricane Kiko slowly approaching Hawaii Hurricane Kiko will be closely watched for up to 10 days, AccuWeather Meteorologist Geoff Cornish said.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Tips for flood weather Officials offered the following tips for residents to prepare for approaching storms and potential flooding threats.—
Staff reports,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Any nation confronting Beijing will not face a handful of boutique drones or a symbolic squadron of stealth fighters.—
Amir Husain,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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But confronting those norms is crucial – not only for women’s benefit, but also men’s.—
Colleen Tolan,
The Conversation,
3 Sep. 2025
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Mechanical engineers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have developed a new framework that speeds up the design of shock-absorbing foam materials, used in everything from sports and military helmets to spacecraft landing struts.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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Treasury markets, already under strain from persistent deficits and weak auction demand, now face prospect of absorbing the largest unplanned government financing operation in modern history.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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From sleight-of-hand tricks to daring stunts, the afternoon is designed to keep the laughs and gasps coming.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Enthralling both fellow captives and the Bey of Algiers, Cervantes, his spirit unbroken, also imagines a daring escape plan.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Miu Miu has also launched its first fragrance, Miutine, with Emma Corrin fronting the campaign.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
29 Aug. 2025
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That said, the Riva degli Schiavoni, the long pedestrian area fronting Hotel Gabrielli, is wheelchair accessible, thanks to a series of ramps over its many bridges.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Aug. 2025
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Despite facing challenges to get the march off the ground this year, supporters came bearing flags, signs and spirit on the eve of the Boise Pride Festival, which takes place this weekend.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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His second came on a 24-yard run with the Trojans facing a fourth-and-1.—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Cornering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornering. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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