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as in concentrated
to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control
plans to consolidate several branches into one regional office
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as in intensified
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
another win would consolidate their hold on first place in their division
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Recent Examples of consolidated
After July 1, Parent PLUS borrowers who haven't consolidated permanently lose access to IDR plans and PSLF.
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Medora Lee, USA Today, 2 June 2026
The library’s The American Place, founded 25 years ago, has been consolidated into one, larger space.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2026
And the housing industry has slowly consolidated as the market slumps.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Hilton, on the other hand, has consolidated a majority of the Republican vote with 59% to Bianco’s 29%.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
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Medora Lee, USA Today, 2 June 2026
The library’s The American Place, founded 25 years ago, has been consolidated into one, larger space.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2026
And the housing industry has slowly consolidated as the market slumps.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Hilton, on the other hand, has consolidated a majority of the Republican vote with 59% to Bianco’s 29%.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
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But Rheinmetall’s expansion is increasingly concentrated in lower-risk areas such as air defense, digitization, and naval systems, the Morningstar analysts pointed out, while partnerships and vertical integration help mitigate execution and supply chain risks.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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The bulk of shower and storm chances are concentrated across coastal Collier, Miami-Dade and Broward counties.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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But inconsistencies between location data and statements Brian Hooker made to investigators have intensified scrutiny on the circumstances surrounding her disappearance, a US official familiar with the criminal investigation told CNN.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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The United States has also intensified pressure on Iran by enforcing a blockade on Iranian ports, citing Tehran’s threats to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical corridor for global oil and natural gas exports.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
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So why is the hotel so integrated into the city's narrative?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The connected services integrated into cheap Chinese cars are frequently highlighted as a key reason those vehicles are so much better than anything anyone can buy in the US, according to their boosters.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
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What Doremus has done though, is to make his own thing with a similar concept, a film greatly enhanced by the lilting presence of Clarke, who is wonderful in this role(s), showing us the glory of fate, and its price.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
5 June 2026
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The tank has been enhanced as part of a beautification of the island.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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Development stopped before Skydance merged with Paramount, the owners of the IP.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
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As part of that effort, the Justice Department separately created a new National Fraud Enforcement Division which merged a number of Justice Department offices, including its healthcare fraud section.—
Laura Geller,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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The company has also deepened ties with major technology players including Microsoft, Amazon, and Google, even as competition intensifies across the AI industry.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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The rampage, blamed on a man from the Arab town of Taybeh, deepened tensions after settler violence and a Palestinian baby’s killing in the West Bank.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Wheeler, a three-time All-Star, had only given up one home run in his six other starts this season combined.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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In their scenes together, Ahmed plays straight man so Khan can go huge, all breezy confidence and street smarts combined as a defense against the countless stereotypes the bearded, accented, proudly Muslim Zulfi must face every day.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Beijing is widely seen to be wary of that program, which has traditionally heightened American focus on the region and risks instability that could impact China, which shares a border with North Korea.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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The deadly attack comes as tensions between Palestinians and Israeli settlers have heightened after Israeli troops shot at a car in the West Bank over the weekend, killing a 7-month-old baby.—
Robert Blankenship,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2026
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“Consolidated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidated. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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