Monopolizing

Sami was monopolizing Layla's time and money.

Yanni is monopolizing Skura's time.

Yanni is monopolizing Skura's money.

It is time for many nations to understand that a neutral language can become a real stronghold for their cultures against the monopolizing influences of just one or two languages, as it is now becoming more and more evident. I sincerely wish for more rapid progress in Esperanto at the service of all the nations of the world.

"Hey Tom, could you stop monopolizing every conversation?" "I can't believe you hate me for my controversial opinions."