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Akdom Posted 17 years ago
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"consolidate" as a nuclear weapon state

The major danger from is actually what would happen in the neighborhood if they should consolidate as a nuclear weapon state. what would do? what would do? You could imagine a ripple effect going through the neighborhood.
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1. unite business activities:
2. strengthen position: to increase the strength, stability, or depth of your success or position
3. combine something into single mass:

What does consolidate mean in this context? I felt it should be meaning #2.
So can I change it to this, and with the same meaning?
What would happen if they should become stronger and turn into a nuclear weapon state?
Is the usage of consolidate common when discussing issues like this?

  

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Yes, #2. The word is common, but you can recast it as you suggest, with essentially the same meaning.

  • Yes, #2.
  • The word is common, but you can recast it as you suggest, with essentially the same meaning.
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Yes, #2. The word is common, but you can recast it as you suggest, with essentially the same meaning.
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