Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with monopolize in American Collocation
almost
nearly
practically
virtually
The fishing industry here is nearly monopolized by one company.
trade
market
marketplace
trade
A small number of supermarkets monopolize the retail trade.
conversation
conversation
Don’t monopolize the conversation; you will learn more by letting others talk.
attention
attention
Newborn babies tend to monopolize their parents’ attention, leading to jealousy on the part of older siblings.