corporations
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pluralof corporation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
corporationnounan association of individuals, created by law or under authority of law, having a continuous existence independent of the existences of its members, and powers and liabilities distinct from those of its members.
Example Sentences
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Large corporations still enjoy narrow spreads and easy issuance.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
I spent my career as a bond analyst and was always surprised at how differently the rating agencies rate states from corporations with comparable leverage ratios.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
The whole affair builds into a major national trial and media circus that stands to expose Acme’s misdeeds and change the way that the company, and all major corporations in America, do business.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026
This group, which researchers refer to as the “carbon majors,” includes big producers of oil, gas and coal, both private corporations and state-owned enterprises in countries such as Russia, China and Saudi Arabia.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
So have the early researchers, like Dr. Strayer, who were often sailing against headwinds generated by the corporations and profiteers benefiting from connected drivers.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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