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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Not only were his business interests varied, but so too was his real estate empire.
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
During a visit to Saudi Arabia in 2022, the president had an awkward fist bump with Prince Mohammed.
Saudi-U.S. relations are expected to warm further under President-elect Donald Trump, whose real estate empire and family have extensive business dealings with the world’s top oil exporter.
—Ellen Knickmeyer, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
Pregnant with their first daughter, daughter Lincoln, Bell also attended the awards ceremony with Shepard in 2013 — showing off her baby bump in a stunning lilac silk-chiffon empire dress.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
This time, her role is expected to involve all three clubs (which could soon become four) in the Marinakis football empire but with a particular focus on Nottingham Forest.
—Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
During a visit to Saudi Arabia in 2022, the president had an awkward fist bump with Prince Mohammed.
Saudi-U.S. relations are expected to warm further under President-elect Donald Trump, whose real estate empire and family have extensive business dealings with the world’s top oil exporter.
—Ellen Knickmeyer, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
Pregnant with their first daughter, daughter Lincoln, Bell also attended the awards ceremony with Shepard in 2013 — showing off her baby bump in a stunning lilac silk-chiffon empire dress.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
This time, her role is expected to involve all three clubs (which could soon become four) in the Marinakis football empire but with a particular focus on Nottingham Forest.
—Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Empire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empire. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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