Upon being crowned, on Christmas Day 1066, William immediately began consolidating his power.

With their potential enemies all removed within a short space of time, Norsefire began consolidating their power over the country.

By the 1880s the handful of competing oyster companies began consolidating into a single monopoly.

Following this, the Baby Bells began consolidating amongst themselves.

The parcels, measuring 21.5 acres and 3.5 acres, became available when the county began consolidating its property two years ago.

He began consolidating his power with a well thought out administrative system.

They reported reaching the town by 12:15 with two companies, and began consolidating their position in preparation for further advance.

With the union out on strike, Remington Rand quickly began consolidating its plants.

"There is evidence that the level of buying has pretty much dissipated since this market began consolidating six months ago," he said.

The fund bought an adjacent 2,000 acres, and was able to begin consolidating its scattered camping programs.