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as in consolidating
to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control
you'll have to concenter your nebulous thoughts on the subject before even attempting to write
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2
as in gathering
to come together into one body or place
most of the local motels have concentered around the theme park, which is the region's biggest attraction by far
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Hilton settled in California precisely when Democrats were consolidating their political and cultural power.—
National Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026 -
The partnership reflects a broader industry shift toward consolidating traceability systems and preparing for regulatory frameworks such as the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), which will require more robust product-level data.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Now Voyager 1 is gathering data with only its magnetometer and its plasma wave subsystem.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
20 Apr. 2026
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The two large firehouse doors facing Whipple have been replaced with large glass windows, one of which can be opened to the small exterior plaza at the front that provides a ramped entry and space for gathering in nicer weather.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Cole found that he was still traumatized by the abuse and had a hard time concentrating.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The strategy spreads tourism spending across neighborhoods instead of concentrating it near match venues.—
Amalia Roy,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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At a lawn party devoted to the game of cornhole, Clark flirts with Floyd’s wife and the two soon begin an affair, meeting for afternoon assignations at the local Quality Garden Suites.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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But there was a mountain high enough to keep film Ross from meeting Jackson.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
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This approach reflects a strategic emphasis on integrating computing power into the fabric of the economy, from manufacturing and healthcare to transportation and scientific research.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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Since then, Airbnb has aimed to add more hotel listings to its platform, in addition to integrating ride and excursion-booking services to turnaround its lagging stock, according to Wells Fargo.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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The chefs then get three hours, starting now, to put their own spin on that dessert and create 60 portions to feed to Top Chef fans converging to celebrate the series’ 20 years on the air.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
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Location data from these two planes show their flight paths converging after one pilot decided to abort landing and circle around to try again.—
Josh Funk,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Gambling addiction is a serious public health issue that prediction markets intensify by merging the addictive feedback loops of social media with casino-style wagering.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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For Nasar, her design ethos is merging form and function.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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Gamble is still assembling a staff but one of her assistants will be her brother, Kenneth Davis, a former receiver at Liberty High in Bakersfield.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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With every petal peeled and stem snipped, Phoebe Rupp, Maddie Cofer and Ava Sudbeck are assembling their masterpieces.—
Bo Evans,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Concentering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentering. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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