empire
Example Sentences
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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
Some of those are even remembered as the leaders who brought down great empires with their own hubris and egotism.
From Salon
After the war, Jacob, back in Louisiana, bought up distressed plantations, and Bernard returned to “this rough, rural, ruined place” to help run their business and agricultural empire.
Whereas Chelsea and Manchester City were able to spend freely to build their empire, governing bodies now have the shackles on.
From BBC
Over a decadeslong buying spree, he cobbled together an empire that spanned 250 properties and 206 million square feet—giving Simon control of more retail space than anyone in the world.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
