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monopolist

noun

Definition of monopolist

as in seller

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Recent Examples of monopolist In rare cases where a challenger does displace an incumbent, all that results is a new monopolist replacing the old one—the monopoly itself remains. — Mordecai Kurz, Time, 20 Apr. 2026 To define the contours of a market, the courts rely on a hypothetical monopolist test. — Hal Singer, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026 So not only did Google walk away with a slap on the wrist—this opinion also propped up another monopolist, Apple, that is currently getting sued by the very same DOJ. — Joel Thayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025 This is the wrongest would-be train monopolist George Russell has ever been, and that’s saying something for a man who fired the one person who knows all his business secrets. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for monopolist

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Noun

Buy from reputable sellers and verify the phone Be especially careful with unusually cheap smartphones advertised as premium models.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Franchises get divided in the buyers or sellers category at this time of year, and people debate if (insert name here) is worth trading a late-round pick for.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of seller

Noun

Start your trick-or-treating as early as noon at local businesses and stick around for family-friendly fun, vendors, entertainment, and of course the parade and costume contest.

— Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
The gap between the two lines is the margin the vendor took from you.

— Stephen Messer, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of vendor

Noun

Sirhal said the retailer’s research that Target shoppers tend to mix three or more aesthetics in their home.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
Luxury apartment towers such as MiCA Apartments and L Logan Square Apartments now line Milwaukee Avenue, and new retailers are moving in to serve recently arrived residents.

— Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of retailer

Noun

But his role went far beyond storekeeper, Hassane said.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
In 2017, following an overwhelming number of complaints from visitors and storekeepers about vulgar language and intimidation tactics, the city had to once again enforce an ordinance to keep the hawkers in separate areas.

— Richard Grant, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025

Definition of storekeeper

Noun

Pacific Seafood is a wholesaler and manufacturer that handles fishing, processing and the distribution of seafood across the country.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Several bills in this year’s regular session sponsored by Brown had to do with provisions for property classification and real estate wholesaler disclosures.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of wholesaler

Noun

Llusia-Lindh immediately cut out the middlemen, went directly to factories and aspired to make a luxury product while keeping a lid on prices — and giving back.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
Industry middlemen acted like a cartel, making sure things never had the potential to change.

— Adam Duxter, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of middleman

Noun

Meanwhile, alternative suppliers would need sufficient production capacity to compensate if primary sources became unavailable.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
Experts have long warned that floating power deals can leave African governments dependent on costly contracts with foreign suppliers.

— Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026

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