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Cartels

Verb / kɑ:ˈrtelz / Another word for cartels — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Cartels are groups of businesses or organizations that work together to control a market or industry and limit competition.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. The oil cartels have significant control over the price of gasoline.
  2. The drug cartels in South America are responsible for much of the violence in the region.
  3. The formation of a cartel can be illegal in some countries.
  4. The airline industry has been accused of forming a cartel to keep prices high.
  5. The cartel members met secretly to discuss their strategy.

Quotes

  • 'The cartel is not some amorphous concept,' DEA agent James Hunt said. 'It's real people, real lives, and real consequences.' - Don Winslow
  • 'The cartels are not just about making money. For them, it's about power and control.' - Ed Vulliamy
  • 'The cartel is a group of people with mutual interests who have decided to work together rather than compete against each other.' - Peter Coyote

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