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monopoly
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not have a monopoly on something
if someone does not have a monopoly on something, they are not the only person who has that thing You don't have a monopoly on suffering, you know. Other people have problems too.
See also: have

monopoly money

money that seems to have little or no value
Usage notes: Monopoly is the trademark for a game in which you buy property with pretend money
Win or lose this contract, it's all monopoly money to him.
See also: money
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The China Iron and Steel Association said it opposes the proposed iron ore joint venture between mining giants Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton, saying it had a "strong monopolistic tint".
China group slams 'monopolistic' BHP-Rio deal by AFP / AFP Asian Edition
Some specific areas addressed include monopolistic competition and trade, the extent and impact of non-tariff barriers in rich countries, China's horticultural trade patterns, credit guarantees for wheat exports, the implications of US rice export promotion programs in Latin America, and endogenous trade protection in the Mexican corn market.
International agricultural trade and development compendium; v.1 by Reference & Research Book News
The Caernarfon MP said: "The Competition Commission is essentially looking at monopolistic practices.
WALES: Moves to rebalance farmers' contracts by Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
 
 
 
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