as in conglomerate
a group of businesses or enterprises under one control
the media mogul's empire consists of newspapers, TV stations, and cable companies
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The empire has been built on one- or two-day deliveries, real-time tracking and an almost unrestricted return and refund policy—even putting the platform's own sellers in check.
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David Barberá Costarrosa, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Some on the Iranian plateau still practice Zoroastrianism, the world’s first monotheistic faith, and the foundation for an ancient empire that still informs Iranians’ sense of themselves.
—Karl Vick, Time, 22 June 2025
At the end of the season, the Buckleys and the Parkers team up to destroy Grady’s empire, blowing up his warehouse and killing many of his runners.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 21 June 2025
In 1915, Nicholas granted Olga and her children by Paul the titles of Princess and Prince Paley.
World War I, the fall of the Romanov dynasty and the Russian Revolution
The Paley family arrived in Russia at a critical time for the waning empire.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2025
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David Barberá Costarrosa, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Some on the Iranian plateau still practice Zoroastrianism, the world’s first monotheistic faith, and the foundation for an ancient empire that still informs Iranians’ sense of themselves.
—Karl Vick, Time, 22 June 2025
At the end of the season, the Buckleys and the Parkers team up to destroy Grady’s empire, blowing up his warehouse and killing many of his runners.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 21 June 2025
In 1915, Nicholas granted Olga and her children by Paul the titles of Princess and Prince Paley.
World War I, the fall of the Romanov dynasty and the Russian Revolution
The Paley family arrived in Russia at a critical time for the waning empire.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2025
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conglomerate
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Elkann is also the chair of Stellantis, the automaker conglomerate whose umbrella includes Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroen, Fiat, Jeep, Maserati, Peugeot and Vauxhall.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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The conglomerate, with interests from automobiles to heavy equipment, saw its net profit plummet nearly 60% to $335 million, partly due to sluggish car sales.—
Zinnia Lee,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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“Empire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empire. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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