monopolizing

verb

Definition of monopolizingnext
present participle of monopolize
as in consuming
to have complete control over it is illegal in the United States to monopolize an entire industry you shouldn't monopolize the exercise equipment while others are waiting to use it

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  1. consuming
  2. possessing
  3. having
Verb
  • Customer stickiness comes from consuming more services and, thereby, realizing greater value.
    Akhilesh Tripathi, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Federal and state experts encourage people and their pets to avoid consuming raw or undercooked meat products, as well as raw dairy, to avoid the spread of disease.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of consuming
Verb
  • Of course, the idea of anyone actually possessing this power also intoxicated me.
    Deborah Treisman, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Dalziel was charged with, and later pleaded guilty to, 11 copyright offenses for selling items without a license from the owner, one count of transferring criminal property, and three counts of acquiring, using, or possessing criminal property.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of possessing
Verb
  • And that's the unique aspect of having unified control of the government.
    CBS News, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Purdy’s story is a reminder that having – or paying – a curious technology person can pay off in a number of ways for your company.
    Gene Marks, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of having
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