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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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Giant corporations were monopolizing ever more of the economy.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
9 June 2026 -
The Velvet Gang’s members are Black, and their heists involve the partnership of a white woman who serves as a decoy, by monopolizing salesclerks’ attention and leaving the threesome free to slip out with loads of merchandise.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
22 May 2026
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Ryan Josue Rojas, 20, of Herriman, Utah, was arraigned Sunday on one count of accosting a minor for immoral purposes, Michigan State Police said.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Fallon quipped that White must not be able to leave the house for fear of actors accosting him asking to be on the show.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
26 Feb. 2026
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South Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu made a mistake earlier that led to Mexico's goal and 1-0 lead, but Kim just kept his team down just one goal after saving a hard shot in the 71st minute by absorbing a hard shot from Raúl Jiménez to his chest and face.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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The specialty sneakers are designed with a shock-absorbing sole to alleviate pressure and strain on your heels and joints by minimizing the impact of your steps.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
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Until the oil market truly returns back to something approaching normal, the system will continue to rely on those stockpiles.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said air defenses shot down more than 130 drones approaching the city.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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In this timely and personal film, Hardwicke wanted to capture the lives of skateboarders, artists and musicians who strive to live in freedom while confronting their often-traumatic pasts amid a streetscape sometimes marked by violence, drugs and mental illness.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Rather than confronting her mom, the teenager decided to wait until Rose was ready to share the news herself.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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But his warmth, purpose, and daring creativity are all now embedded into the city’s DNA.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Now, a daring team of shark scientists race to install high-tech receivers and tag as many great whites as possible before another harrowing incident rocks the country.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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Rodman has become one of the most recognizable faces in American soccer, fronting campaigns for Adidas, Red Bull and Oakley.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
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New Yorkers loathed Dolan, who was seen as a nepo hire more concerned about fronting his blues rock band, JD & The Straight Shot, than developing a winning culture.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
14 June 2026
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Ventura was the only defendant not facing life in prison without the possibility of parole.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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While Burnham plots his next move, the UK government now enters a new period of uncertainty, potentially facing a sixth prime minister in seven years.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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“Cornering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornering. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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