Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Word of the Week #6

CONSORTIUM

In an article honoring the Sutro Tower found in the New York Times, Bay Citizen column.

“Owned by a consortium of four media companies, the 3.5-million-pound tower has been plagued with controversy: accusations of skulduggery, media blackouts and lawsuits.”

con·sor·ti·um noun any association, partnership, or union (of companies)

The event was being hosting by a consortium of charities hoping to build a homeless shelter in San Jose.

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