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monopolists

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plural of monopolist

as in retailers

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Robin helped introduce John Frieda products to French retailers, first in Paris stores such as Colette and Le Bon Marché, then throughout France.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026
Cosmetics brands, retailers and AI chat platforms now invite shoppers to scan their faces or upload photos to preview a lipstick shade, a pair of glasses or a new dress.

— Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026

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The program has partnered with marching bands, dance groups — including the Milwaukee Bucks Dancers — Double Dutch clubs and food vendors to hype the celebratory vibe for voters.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026
After serving the state for decades, retired generals and senior cadres are often reduced to working as guards or market vendors.

— Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of vendors

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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 middlemen

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Choula and her team found that many providers were unaware or unfamiliar with the new Medicare reimbursement codes used to access the benefit.

— Raginee Sudhir Chaurey, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026
Small businesses are shuttering and nonprofit service providers are struggling to get paid for their work.

— Ryder Kessler, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of providers

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But at each step, the NCAA fought reform through lobbying and influence peddlers focusing more on its finances than the well-being of athletes.

— U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026
Find a souvenir in the high-end boutiques on Montana Avenue, the independent shops and vintage stores along Main Street or the brand-name peddlers at Santa Monica Place.

— Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of peddlers

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Automakers and their suppliers need incentives to invest in robotics and advanced equipment.

— Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Frasers, which owns Sports Direct, Flannels and Frasers stores, is aggressive and often builds up large stakes in its suppliers, and tries to shake up management and supervisory boards in order to get the best possible trading terms for its stores.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026

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