fragmented

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The B2B live-events sector remains fragmented, presenting an opportunity for private-equity firms or other would-be consolidators.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

It operates in highly fragmented segments that give us a substantial runway for consolidation, which aligns perfectly with our long-term goal of becoming a $50 billion revenue company.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

It has spread to southeastern Blue Nile state, bordering Ethiopia and South Sudan, raising fears of a prolonged and fragmented conflict.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Some figures within the bloc have privately expressed a sense of betrayal, raising fresh doubts about whether Nigeria's fragmented opposition can sustain a coordinated challenge against President Tinubu, 74.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

When the Europeans actually arrived, the battered, fragmented cultures could not unite to resist the incursion.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann