were consolidating
- past progressive of consolidate.
Example Sentences
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Some of California’s industry and labor power brokers were consolidating around his campaign, as were top political consultants with connections to California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026
On Sunday, Saudi-backed forces were consolidating positions in Mukalla, the capital of Hadramawt province, two government military officials told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jan. 4, 2026
The Institute for the Study of War, an American analytical group, reported Tuesday that Russian forces were consolidating control over the city’s central districts.
From New York Times ● Apr. 4, 2023
The arrival of World War I had many manufacturers looking at retooling trucks for military use, but he saw a different opportunity: Rural schools were consolidating, and students needed transportation.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 18, 2023
But all parties were preparing for the conflict, and members of opposite parties were consolidating themselves for opposition.
From The Grand Old Man by Cook, Richard B. (Richard Briscoe)
