as in merger
the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one
the consolidation of several intelligence agencies into one super agency
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Recent Examples of consolidation
Although Russia’s activities in Africa are not as immediate a threat to Europe, European countries should be working to prevent a further consolidation of Russia’s military presence on NATO’s southern flank.
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Hanna Notte, Foreign Affairs, 27 Feb. 2025
There is more investment interest in the industry now than ever because of demand, consolidation, and awareness.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
The big picture: An MPD takeover would be a dramatic power consolidation.
—Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025
Under Pritzker’s executive order, the consolidation would take effect in July unless state legislators vote against it.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
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Hanna Notte, Foreign Affairs, 27 Feb. 2025
There is more investment interest in the industry now than ever because of demand, consolidation, and awareness.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
The big picture: An MPD takeover would be a dramatic power consolidation.
—Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025
Under Pritzker’s executive order, the consolidation would take effect in July unless state legislators vote against it.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Consolidation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidation. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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