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empire

[em-pahyuhr, om-peer] / ˈɛm paɪər, ɒmˈpɪər /


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Andreessen Horowitz has invested heavily to build its own media empire, putting out podcasts to showcase its portfolio of tech investments and push a deeply pro-tech agenda without confrontation.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Amazon has been more eager to acquire companies to help expand its empire, now worth $2.26 trillion.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

As the so-called "momager" behind the family's media empire, Jenner is thought to have a net worth of hundreds of millions of dollars.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

McCormick MKC 2.89%increase; green up pointing triangle has excelled at the former, building a small empire out of Frank’s RedHot, French’s mustard and Cholula hot sauce.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Beatrix Halliday had followed him from his job with the city to become the fourth-ever employee in Parker’s business empire.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson