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empire

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


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It was the same time-buy model that propelled his fledgling media empire and made him wealthy many times over.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

To build his telecom empire, the French-Israeli billionaire borrowed heavily when interest rates were low.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The 27-year-old from Ware in Hertfordshire was trying to save a virtual empire from the brink of destruction - using a keyboard and mouse.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The nearly 5,000-square-foot residence also includes an attic gym space—a fitting feature for the man who built an empire encouraging millions to exercise through his wildly successful “Sweatin’ to the Oldies” workout videos.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

I remembered back almost three years ago when Hatun left to work for the Sapa Inca, guarding and repairing the many roads that wove their way to the four corners of the empire.

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis




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