consolidation
noun
an act or instance of combining or consolidating into a single or unified whole; the state of being consolidated; unification.
consolidations
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pluralof consolidation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Mergers and consolidations threaten to dictate which films can get made.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026
Many fear the merger will result in massive job cuts in an industry that has been under siege from consolidations and layoffs.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
Two other consolidations led to widespread cutbacks: Walt Disney Co.’s acquisition of Fox entertainment assets in 2019, and Discovery’s takeover of AT&T’s WarnerMedia four years ago.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2026
This was mainly driven by a 2% shortfall relative to forecasts in its key auto business and larger effect from consolidations within the group, according to Bernstein.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2025
The effect of mergers and consolidations of big corporations.
From Business English A Practice Book by Rose Buhlig
