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Since the early 1990s, the company's market share grew steadily, which now makes it the industry leader.

A the company's market share grew steadily, which now makes it the industry leader.
B the company's market share has grown steadily, making it now the industry leader.
C the company's market share grew steadily, and it is now the industry leader.
D the company's market share has grown steadily, and it now is the industry leader.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The phrase 'Since the early 1990s' indicates an action that began in the past and continues to the present, requiring the present perfect tense ('has grown'). The participial phrase 'making it now...' concisely and correctly expresses the result.

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