A decision to grant a class action could halt nearly 30,000 lawsuits against the trust fund in Federal courts around the nation and consolidate them before Judge Weinstein.

The prescription of fasting for a definite number of days further consolidates the Muslim's feeling for and consciousness of equality with other men before God.

Doubtless he hoped to consolidate his advantage before nightfall.

A panel of federal judges heard arguments last week to determine whether to consolidate the cases - now totaling more than 30 - before one federal judge.

Sometimes it's important to consolidate before the next big run.

The opposition says he is trying to consolidate his power before elections, which he has scheduled for Oct. 10.

The week has been a fruitful one for Mr. Clinton as he and other Democrats have sought to consolidate the party before the convention.

Modern historians theorize that Vespasian had been and was continuing to consolidate support from the Egyptians before departing.

Then we will consolidate our position before winter, wherever that may be.

He would consolidate his gains for a time before striking anew.