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monopolist

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Definition of monopolist

as in seller

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Recent Examples of monopolist 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 Which brings me back to Musk, whose businesses are fast becoming among the government’s largest contract monopolists. — Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 3 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for monopolist

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Noun

Resale website Depop has a minimum age requirement of 13 for sellers on its platform and those sellers under 18 may need a parent's permission and assistance with payments.

— Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
Payoneer said for Etsy sellers operating in volatile markets, the partnership is essential.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of seller

Noun

The narrow streets around the sultan’s palace are filled with backpackers, street vendors, tour guides hawking their services, and office workers popping out for a coffee amid the madness.

— Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Dozens of vendors and exhibitors from three continents will be at the Huntington’s Brody Botanical Center all weekend displaying and selling hundreds of exotic orchids.

— Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of vendor

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Starting Wednesday, the beauty brand founded by Hailey Bieber will be available exclusively at Sephora in most of the retailer’s stores — a bit more than 500 — across 19 new European markets and online there.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
What companies can potentially learn about you FTC research into surveillance pricing found that third-party pricing companies can use surprisingly detailed information when helping retailers tailor prices, promotions or product rankings.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 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

That expertise would eventually propel Panerai from small Florentine shopkeeper to supplier of professional tool watches and instruments to the Italian Navy and, decades later, to a commercial brand in its own right.

— Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026
In Bandar Abbas, the effects are spreading through nearly every layer of the economy, from ships and dock workers to customs-clearing companies and shopkeepers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of shopkeeper

Noun

In July, the wholesaler officially introduced a new chicken tenders menu option to its food courts nationwide.

— Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026
Acting as a wholesaler to local restaurant clients, and also serving individual lobster lovers, this place has ensconced itself firmly within Boston's heart.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of wholesaler

Noun

More interceptors will require additional workers, suppliers, and factory throughput across the defense manufacturing network.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
But in 2025, the five biggest turbine suppliers by annual installations were, for the first time, all Chinese, according to the Global Wind Energy Council.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

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