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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Notably, Costco’s fuel empire is stronger than Walmart’s.
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Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
While notable alum Sean McManus (’77) is no longer at the helm of the CBS Sports empire, Michigan grad David Berson wouldn’t say no to a Blue Devils-Wolverines final.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Mar. 2025
If a sheep dies at the very edge of the empire, it will be noted.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 20 Mar. 2025
The king defending his crown, eager to retire but forced to hold on for the good of the empire, or the hothead ready to take to the mattresses in the name of all the marbles.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Empire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empire. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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