Around 2003, the ten sites became eight with further consolidation in 2009 to seven.

The sales are likely to lead to a further consolidation of the newspaper industry around the country.

Other critics worry about the further consolidation of the financial services industry.

We are now also responsible for the further consolidation of democracy in that country.

Further consolidation occurred in advance of the 2005-06 school year.

For airlines on the way to further consolidation, the message is clear: better check first with Washington.

Some industry executives hope that further consolidation will improve conditions.

The prospect of further consolidation in the food business did not affect his decision, he said.

"The industry is still very much fragmented, with a lot of opportunity for further consolidation," he added.

Grant's decision to send troops was probably too late to prevent further consolidation of Democratic power.