as in organization
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 consortium
Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut, where Marineland sent five belugas to in 2021, will also help with the move, the American consortium said.
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ABC News, 3 June 2026
In May, L’imad unveiled a $30bn venture targeting energy, transportation and logistics opportunities across the Middle East and Central Asia as part of a consortium that includes BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners and Singapore’s Temasek Holdings.
—Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 2 June 2026
The Fed did not bail out the fund directly, but lent cash to a consortium of banks that took over LTCM.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
Organized by a consortium of local LGBTQ organizations, including TransYOUniting, Qburgh, Proud Haven and Trans Pride PGH, the annual pride parade will march through Downtown Pittsburgh.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 29 May 2026
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ABC News, 3 June 2026
In May, L’imad unveiled a $30bn venture targeting energy, transportation and logistics opportunities across the Middle East and Central Asia as part of a consortium that includes BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners and Singapore’s Temasek Holdings.
—Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 2 June 2026
The Fed did not bail out the fund directly, but lent cash to a consortium of banks that took over LTCM.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
Organized by a consortium of local LGBTQ organizations, including TransYOUniting, Qburgh, Proud Haven and Trans Pride PGH, the annual pride parade will march through Downtown Pittsburgh.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consortium
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In the second quarter just now, the Madison Square Garden video board ran a video segment thanking the NYPD, when earlier today, the two organizations appeared to be at odds over the watch party outside the arena, which is not happening tonight.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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For veteran players like Megna, Keaton Middleton and Jacob MacDonald, this was 5-6 years of service with this organization in the making.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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The company also says more than 50 robotics teams and research institutes already use the platform.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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The institute is sponsored by AI company Glean.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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The federal government, parliament and EconomieSuisse, a major business association, oppose the idea.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Except for the 2019 accident in Hawaii, this is the first year of this century with double-digit fatalities resulting from a skydiving plane crash, the association says.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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In Geneva, Switzerland’s second-largest city and a hub of United Nations institutions and humanitarian groups, early results showed about two-thirds of voters in the region opposed the measure.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The veteran decided to try out the school after watching it be built near his home, according to the institution.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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The name originated after apartheid ended in the 1990s and was rebranded as Bafana to reflect the integrated society.—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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His arrest came during a years-long crackdown on civil society and dissent, which began following mass protests in 2018 that the government violently repressed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Council members routinely stare at laptops, talk with staff, and leave the chambers during public comment.—
Paul Krueger,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 June 2026
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The ruling was at least a temporary, rare victory for opponents of capital punishment in a state that has had one of the busiest death chambers in the country.—
Kim Chandler,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Each generation inherits the task of shaping its own era, of guiding history to become a place where the dignity of every person is safeguarded, justice is promoted and fraternity is made possible.—
Pope Leo XIV,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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Others in the football fraternity reached out, Evans said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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The Americans will face Australia in the second of three group-stage games next Friday in Seattle, where a draw will all but guarantee them a spot in the round of 32, something Pulisic said should be just the first objective for this team.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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The Swiss won four matches and drew twice in their European group to breeze to North America.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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“Consortium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consortium. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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