 comparator used to compare values, or null for natural ordering</dd>
<dd><code>other</code> - instance to attempt consolidation with this one</dd>
<dt>Returns:</dt>
<dd>consolidated bounds, or null if none is possible</dd>
<dt>Throws:</dt>
<dd><code><a href="https://docs.oracle.com/en/java/javase/17/docs/api/java.base/java/lang/IllegalArgumentException.html" title="class or interface in java.lang" class="external-link">IllegalArgumentException</a></code> - if <code>other</code> is null</dd>
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