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also consortiums
as in organizations
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a consortium for the prevention of animal cruelty
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Recent Examples of consortia
Under the Commission’s current plan, only one interceptor project would receive EU funding in the future, leaving the two consortia with limited options.
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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
Under that traditional system, films are co-financed by sprawling consortiums of studios, broadcasters and publishers, a process critics say stifles creative autonomy and limits profit participation for filmmakers.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 28 Nov. 2025
China, meanwhile, has mounted several robotic moon missions and a Mars mission in recent years, and both China and NASA are aiming to land astronauts on the moon again before 2030, via different international consortiums.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 24 Nov. 2025
The bidding process featured some exclusive windows for Skydance but also periods when offers came in from Sony and Apollo or consortiums led by Barry Diller and Edgar Bronfman Jr.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
In July, commissioners had voted to have Levine Cava start negotiating potential deals with both consortiums, but did not give a deadline at that time.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Three consortiums are competing to supply the buggy, dubbed the Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV), a contemporary version of the Lunar Roving Vehicle first deployed with the Apollo 15 mission in 1971.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
In the way that industry-wide consortia have coalesced around plastic pollution or microfiber leakage, Hakansson would like to see similar collaborative action rally around methane with fewer than five years left until 2030.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
Consider joining industry consortiums focused on sustainability, participating in local environmental initiatives or partnering with research institutions working on clean technology solutions.
—Kiyoshi Oka, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
Under that traditional system, films are co-financed by sprawling consortiums of studios, broadcasters and publishers, a process critics say stifles creative autonomy and limits profit participation for filmmakers.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 28 Nov. 2025
China, meanwhile, has mounted several robotic moon missions and a Mars mission in recent years, and both China and NASA are aiming to land astronauts on the moon again before 2030, via different international consortiums.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 24 Nov. 2025
The bidding process featured some exclusive windows for Skydance but also periods when offers came in from Sony and Apollo or consortiums led by Barry Diller and Edgar Bronfman Jr.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
In July, commissioners had voted to have Levine Cava start negotiating potential deals with both consortiums, but did not give a deadline at that time.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Three consortiums are competing to supply the buggy, dubbed the Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV), a contemporary version of the Lunar Roving Vehicle first deployed with the Apollo 15 mission in 1971.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
In the way that industry-wide consortia have coalesced around plastic pollution or microfiber leakage, Hakansson would like to see similar collaborative action rally around methane with fewer than five years left until 2030.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
Consider joining industry consortiums focused on sustainability, participating in local environmental initiatives or partnering with research institutions working on clean technology solutions.
—Kiyoshi Oka, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consortia
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The sanctions mean that affected officials and organizations will have their assets frozen, and they will be banned from traveling to Europe, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said.—
SAM McNEIL AND JON GAMBRELL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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After billions invested in artificial intelligence initiatives, many organizations report little measurable return.—
Michael Wystrach,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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When institutions operate in a constant state of decay, crisis management replaces strategic planning, and long-term reform becomes impossible.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Negotiations intended to keep alive the M Health Fairview partnership were complex, according to those involved, in part because of the breadth of the three institutions.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
26 Jan. 2026
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Someone affiliated with national and state tax associations – with acronyms like AICPA, NAEA, NATP, NSA or NSTP – is a great sign.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The news was celebrated by hundreds of migrant rights groups and prominent Catholic associations who had campaigned and obtained 700,000 signatures for a similar initiative that was admitted for debate in Congress in 2024 but was unlikely to get enough votes to pass.—
Renata Brito,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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This corroborates findings from other think tanks and institutes that have tracked corporate activity since the tariffs dropped.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
20 Jan. 2026
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European Film Promotion, a network of film promotion institutes from 37 countries in Europe, has unveiled the lineup of six films taking part in its Europe!—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2026
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This loss of intellectual capital, cultural wisdom and the leadership necessary to drive innovation and institutional resilience has cumulative impacts on institutions and broader societies.—
Jallicia Jolly,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Those who master its dynamics, adapt to its demands, and unlock its resources gain power within their societies.—
Walter Russell Mead,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2026
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The majority Democrats in both chambers started with comments from the floor criticizing Pretti’s killing.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
31 Jan. 2026
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Before a hot-weather tournament, athletes can mimic their conditions using heat tents or heat chambers.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Consortia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consortia. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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