11.   He achieves a near monopoly manufacturing the tarboosh, or fez.

12.   His picks include Tipco Asphalt Co. in Thailand, which has a near monopoly on paving roads there, and housing developer Filinvest Land Inc. in the Philippines.

13.   It had a near global monopoly, though, two decades ago, but sloppy marketing and increased foreign competition have eroded its presence.

14.   Near monopoly conditions led to lingering corporate somnolence.

15.   Similarly, the United States no longer has a near monopoly on global confidence.

16.   The company has come under fire recently from legislators and competitors for its near monopoly of the Mexican airline industry.

17.   The Consolidated Rail Corp. has a near monopoly on rail freight in the Northeast, especially in the port of New York, the richest market in the nation.

18.   The Expedition will challenge the near monopoly that GM has had until now on very large sport utility vehicles.

19.   The pubs have a near monopoly on guaranteed good cheer.

20.   The United Kingdom, in contrast, has retained a near monopoly in its aviation market.