consolidated
Example Sentences
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“The position of our state was firmly consolidated as an irreversible one,” he said, likely referring to North Korea’s nuclear stockpile.
Asian currencies consolidated against the dollar in the morning session, but could be weighed down by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Manufacturing capacity shifted toward China and other parts of Asia, while the U.S. and Europe consolidated their roles as consumption hubs.
From Barron's
The expropriations, along with the firings, consolidated state control of the oil sector and, experts say, drained the country of expertise and investment, inflicting lasting damage.
From Los Angeles Times
"You having a hammer dropped on your head consolidated the idea to me, actually, I do really love this person. So, yeah, it took a hammer."
From BBC
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