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• n  combining into a solid mass
• n  the act of combining into an integral whole
  a consolidation of two corporations
  after their consolidation the two bills were passed unanimously
  the defendants asked for a consolidation of the actions against them
• n  something that has consolidated into a compact mass
  he dropped the consolidation into the acid bath

• But publishers say the rising prices simply reflect growing demand, not consolidation, as companies and universities invest more in research.
• The broad consolidation wave in business intelligence software, analysts say, will bring increasing price pressure on some segments of the industry as major companies seek to .
• The Obama administrations ambitious plan to accelerate the adoption of electronic patient records will be a steamroller that drives the consolidation of the health .

• integration

News & Articles

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• Florida Debt Consolidation Quote Discusses Why Consolidating is the Best Solution for Credit Card Debt
  Florida Debt Consolidation Quote published an article that discusses the reasons why consolidating credit card debt is the best option to solve the debt problem. (PRWeb June 14, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/credit_card_consolidation/prweb10792076.htm
  June 14, 2013 - PRWeb
• Consolidation continues as Gannett buys owner of KING-TV
  It’s the second recent deal among companies that own Seattle’s network TV affiliates, continuing a trend of consolidation.
  June 14, 2013 - Seattle Times
• California Debt Consolidation Quote Applauds the Passed Bill That Strengthens the Protection of Consumers Against Debt ...
  California Debt Consolidation Quote is happy with the report from the Imperial Valley News about the latest bill that was passed by the California Senate to strengthen the protection of consumers against abusive debt collectors. (PRWeb June 13, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/consumer_protection/prweb10788560.htm
  June 13, 2013 - PRWeb

Quotes

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• David Cameron in Reuters
  This weekend isn't about a row over fiscal policy. We all agree about the need for fiscal consolidation. For me, this G20 is about putting the world economy on an irreversible path to recovery,he said.
• Stephen Harper in Financial Times
  At the same time, he added, "advanced countries must send a clear message that as their stimulus plans expire, they will focus on getting their fiscal houses in order. This requires credible plans for fiscal consolidation to dispel the uncertainty...
• Robert Gates in Reuters UK
  The notion of a brief period of consolidation and evaluation probably does make sense,Gates told reporters in Baghdad, endorsing publicly for the first time an idea discussed by the US commander in Iraq, Gen. David Petraeus.