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consolidate

[kuhn-sol-i-deyt] / kənˈsɒl ɪˌdeɪt /


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This show examines that pivotal era through the works and writings of three pharaohs who embraced art’s ability to consolidate power.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 30, 2026

“These are two ‘best of breed’ builders for the longer term, the two that are most likely to continue to consolidate market share, whether the market is growing or if it remains depressed,” he said.

From MarketWatch Aug. 19, 2026

The acquisition from Saudi Arabia’s PIF follows the funds efforts to consolidate some of its investments.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

Beijing would also consolidate its seven current London sites into one, "bringing clear security advantages," he said.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

I obediently consolidate the supplies I want into my pack.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins

DeepMind’s recent departures actually seem like a bullish indicator for Gemini’s capabilities as the organization consolidates its focus on commercial applications, according to Zinger.

From MarketWatch Aug. 15, 2026

When we are asleep, our brain consolidates the memories of the day, processes emotions, and solves problems that defied it in the waking hours.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

On the other, Ellison consolidates content production across multiple major networks.

From Salon Jun. 21, 2026

Gen. Laura Antonini argued that when news consolidates, it results in a loss of diverse viewpoints.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 7, 2026

In astronomy this is true; but in all the other fields of scientific enquiry the word consolidates a conceptual revolution.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

The Singapore dollar consolidated against its U.S. counterpart in the Asia session ahead of Fed Chair Warsh’s speech at Jackson Hole later today.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

However, he was beaten to first by Norris, who consolidated the first place he had picked up on the first laps in the final session, and then Russell.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

“When capital returned, they were better businesses and consolidated and more efficient,” he said.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

It also moved to restrict eligibility based on immigration status, which was temporarily blocked by a federal judge, and consolidated Head Start’s regional offices, leading to the layoffs of scores of workers.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

For it purported to create a consolidated federal government with powers sufficient to coerce obedience to national laws—in effect, to discipline a truly continental union—while remaining true to the republican principles of 1776.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

At the same time, consolidating can make sense in certain situations.

From MarketWatch Aug. 26, 2026

One of the goals of the merger is to shave costs by consolidating overlapping business divisions and back-office functions.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

"We have expanded without planning and without consolidating the infrastructure," said Mohiuddin Rubel, founder and chief executive of Apparel Voice, a research and advocacy group.

From Barron's Aug. 5, 2026

As part of its accelerated plan, Albertsons is consolidating its 11 divisions into four geographical regions in an effort to simplify its operating structure.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

Since coming to power in 1933, Hitler and the Nazis wasted no time in consolidating control, silencing their opponents, and beginning the campaign to reestablish Germany as a dominant world power.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson




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