as in to consolidate
to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control
the company decided to centralize all of its operations at its Ohio plant
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The companies won a major victory in 2022 when a Florida federal court judge ruled that about 50,000 cases centralized there could not go forward because the plaintiffs’ expert testimony was not supported by reliable science.
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Reuters, CNN, 9 Oct. 2024
Like so many aspects of modern life, what was once centralized and searchable has become dispersed.
—Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 24 Oct. 2024
There’s little interest in Manfred’s strategy to centralize local rights under a league-run delivery system, which is largely in keeping with the sentiment that prevails around the Fens (NESN) and in Wrigleyville (Marquee Sports Network).
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Now Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Kids Defend Him In Joint Statement: Here Is The Latest News On His Federal Case
Although local dealerships own and operate each store, the design is centralized across all locations.
—Brin Snelling, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Reuters, CNN, 9 Oct. 2024
Like so many aspects of modern life, what was once centralized and searchable has become dispersed.
—Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 24 Oct. 2024
There’s little interest in Manfred’s strategy to centralize local rights under a league-run delivery system, which is largely in keeping with the sentiment that prevails around the Fens (NESN) and in Wrigleyville (Marquee Sports Network).
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Now Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Kids Defend Him In Joint Statement: Here Is The Latest News On His Federal Case
Although local dealerships own and operate each store, the design is centralized across all locations.
—Brin Snelling, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Consumers can also use Jenius Bank personal loans to consolidate their high-interest credit card debt.Elizabeth Gravier, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Given that dynamic, the 2024 election nears with lingering questions on whether Trump's religious turn has alienated the constituency that delivered him the White House in 2016 or has consolidated the support among his MAGA based needed to win this year's race.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Building libraries, paving streets, operating 911 systems or responding to medical emergency calls induces officials to concentrate on reality, not rhetoric.Cindy Chavez, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The record heat is expected to concentrate in the Northeast on Wednesday with record highs possible for major cities such as Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and New York City with temperatures close to 80 degrees.Max Golembo, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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The former includes a discreetly and elegantly integrated kitchen, the latter has an adjoining bathroom to one side.Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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Going forward, LinkedIn is also another example of how AI can be integrated into the software and cloud giant’s various businesses.Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Centralize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centralize. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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