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as in cartel
a number of businesses or enterprises united for commercial advantage the companies formed a combination in an attempt to establish a monopoly in the rubber market

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Recent Examples of combination While a combination of factors led to these events, this critical safety feature worked exactly as designed. Jason Ambrosi, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2024 As part of the closures, Amtrak launched the Floridian line — a temporary combination of the Capitol Limited and Silver Star lines — to minimize disruptions. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024 However, going forward, the combination of energy demand related to AI and cryptocurrency markets, along with the incoming Trump administrations’ hostility to climate policy, suggest a move back towards business-as-usual. Hersh Shefrin, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 Bellevue's management has expressed concerns about its ability to continue as a going concern due to the working capital deficit and the need to complete a business combination by the extended deadline. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for combination 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combination
Noun
  • Make potato casserole mixture: Combine the sour cream, cream of chicken soup, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a large mixing bowl, stirring with a whisk.
    Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Add the lemon dressing to the mixture in the bowl and stir well.
    Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Barratt Redrow Morgan Stanley pointed to the recent approval of the merger between Barrat and Redrow, both among the largest house builders in the U.K., as a positive catalyst that should send the stock higher.
    Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2024
  • An acquisition or merger would make the production conglomerate one of the biggest in Europe.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Australian police have warned in recent years that international drugs cartels are increasingly targeting the country, where a surge in cocaine use combined with some of the highest street prices in the world has fueled a lucrative illicit market.
    Mauricio Torres, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Winning it back will require an institutional reaction equal to the formidable challenge posed by these cartels.
    The Week UK, theweek, 24 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The coalition includes about 270 businesses and financial institutions.
    Jennifer McDermott, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
  • The revelation sparked criticism within the FDP, with some members accusing the party of undermining the coalition at a critical time.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • But its tasty flavor, often described as a mix between banana and mango with a custard-like texture, has prompted a resurgence in its popularity.
    Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Advances in technology have entered the mix, making relaxation even more customisable.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The company says that for more than two years it has been focused on collaborating with global law enforcement and other tech companies to address the underlying problem of organized crime syndicates driving scam activity in Southeast Asia and the United Arab Emirates.
    Lily Hay Newman, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The crime syndicate has been connected to a string of high-profile crimes on U.S. soil.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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  • This deepening alliance follows a landmark military cooperation treaty signed by Kim and Russian President Vladimir Putin in June.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Putin said Russia's production of advanced missile systems exceeds that of the NATO military alliance by 10 times, and that Moscow planned to ramp up production further.
    Fox News, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • This hand cream will do just the trick because it’s packed with hydrating botanical blends and comes in a super compact, cute case.
    Malia Griggs, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024
  • This Amazon Essentials turtleneck sweater is made with a cotton, polyester, and modal blend that’s soft, stretchy, and form-fitting.
    Kenedee Fowler, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024

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“Combination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combination. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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