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corporations

Pronunciation: [ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃənz]

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Learn how to use corporations in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “business”

(noun) a corporation is a big company that is recognized by law as a separate person. It can make money, own property, and is responsible for its actions. Think of it like a big team that works together to do business.

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Many corporations work to help their communities through charity programs.

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Not all corporations treat their workers fairly, which can lead to bad working conditions.

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What do you think is the largest corporation in the world?

Context: “law”

(noun) a corporation is a legal entity created under the laws of a country. It allows a group of people to act as one, which helps protect them and their businesses from certain legal issues.

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This corporation was formed to protect its owners from personal liability.

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Without the protection of being a corporation, the owners could lose their personal assets.

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How does a corporation differ from a sole proprietorship?

How to pronounce corporations

Pronunciation: [ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃənz]

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