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empire

[em-pahyuhr, om-peer] / ˈɛm paɪər, ɒmˈpɪər /


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For months, investors have speculated that Musk’s ultimate goal is to combine his empire as he’s already been tying various businesses closer together.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The production company, later Entertainment Studios, became the foundation of his media empire.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The 27-year-old from Ware in Hertfordshire was trying to save a virtual empire from the brink of destruction - using a keyboard and mouse.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Dolan, who didn’t respond to a request for comment, has built a sprawling entertainment empire away from the NBA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Those who supported the treaty believed the Philippines would serve as a doorway through which the US could gain a financial and strategic foothold in Asia, thus extending the American empire.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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