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Gorilla

A company that dominates an industry without having a complete monopoly.

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This term is a reference to the old jokes about the 800-pound gorillas, who "do whatever they want." For example, you'll hear people say "Microsoft is an 800-pound gorilla."

See also: Dove, Economic Moat, Elephants, Hawk, Monopoly

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