institutional
adjective
in·sti·tu·tion·al
ˌin(t)-stə-ˈt(y)ü-sh(ə-)nəl 
1
: of or relating to an institution
institutional knowledge
2
: characteristic of or appropriate to institutions
bland institutional cooking
institutional green walls
institutionally
adverb
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As the market shifts to a more defensive tone, Merck’s (MRK) recent breakout is a constructive signal that suggests potential institutional accumulation and further upside.
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Tony Zhang, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
The institutional foundations for meaningful diplomacy need nurturing.
—semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Forcing them to choose between work and family means organizations lose not only institutional knowledge but also future leaders.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
My partner’s refusal to be comforted by this institutional food struck me sometimes as pointlessly obstructive and at other times as a sign of self-respect.
—Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
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Tony Zhang, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
The institutional foundations for meaningful diplomacy need nurturing.
—semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Forcing them to choose between work and family means organizations lose not only institutional knowledge but also future leaders.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
My partner’s refusal to be comforted by this institutional food struck me sometimes as pointlessly obstructive and at other times as a sign of self-respect.
—Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
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“Institutional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/institutional. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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