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consolidation

[kuhn-sol-i-dey-shuhn] / kənˌsɒl ɪˈdeɪ ʃən /


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Experts I talked to explained that such decline is the economic result of consolidation, which reduces competition and therefore removes incentives for movie studios to take creative risks.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2026

“The market is already consolidated, and additional consolidation will create harm.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

Hundreds of actors and directors have signed a letter opposing the merger, warning it would choke production in an industry already battered by years of consolidation and cost-cutting.

From Barron's Jul. 13, 2026

We’re all witnessing the death or consolidation of corporate media, and there are very few outlets for the kind of comedy I like.

From Slate Jul. 12, 2026

The consolidation of the industry started with innovations in transportation: first canals, then railroads.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield

Many fear the merger will result in massive job cuts in an industry that has been under siege from consolidations and layoffs.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

This was mainly driven by a 2% shortfall relative to forecasts in its key auto business and larger effect from consolidations within the group, according to Bernstein.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 5, 2025

Over time, the large banks’ greater ability to invest in automation could serve as a catalyst for consolidations.

From MarketWatch Oct. 15, 2025

This era gave rise to a rash of consolidations and a huge building boom by the likes of Walmart and Kroger.

From Salon Aug. 13, 2024

In Randolph County more of the schools are located in the open country while the more recent consolidations in Marshall County are located mostly at the village centers.

From The Farmer and His Community by Sanderson, Dwight




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