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v. - Have or exploit a domination of; Have and control fully and exclusively.

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Usage examples (36)
  • Labour allowed the SNP to 'monopolise' the saltire, admits Scottish Secretary
  • Ocean Grove diver Peter Rogers said Dive Victoria would effectively "monopolise", leaving little opportunity for recreational divers.
  • Let's give Alex Salmond and his separatists the fight they pretend to want Labour allowed the SNP to 'monopolise' the saltire, admits Scottish Secretary
  • Why should an arrogant metropolis monopolise everything?
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