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conglomerates
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a corporation formed by merging different firms or businesses
- The conglomerate expanded its operations by acquiring companies in various industries such as technology, healthcare, and consumer goods.
- Despite its diverse portfolio, the conglomerate struggled to achieve synergy among its subsidiaries.
- The conglomerate's stock price soared after announcing plans to divest non-core businesses and focus on its core strengths.
- The conglomerate's CEO is known for his aggressive acquisition strategy, which has helped the company become a dominant player in the market.
- Shareholders expressed concerns about the conglomerate's complex corporate structure and urged management to streamline operations for better efficiency.
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a coarse-grained sedimentary rock made up of rounded pebbles, stones, or other fragments cemented together
- Geologists discovered a layer of conglomerate beneath the riverbed.
- Conglomerate rocks often form near ancient river channels.
- The cliff shows visible bands of conglomerate and sandstone.
- The conglomerate contained pebbles of quartz and limestone.
- Conglomerate formations are common in mountainous regions.
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