the establishment
noun
: the part of a particular group that has power or control
His novels were disliked by the literary establishment.
the medical establishment
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The acquisition included a complete overhaul of CBS News, with the appointment of Bari Weiss as its editor-in-chief and the establishment of an independent ombudsman to review allegations about the outlet’s political bias.
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 25 Dec. 2025
The owner of a South Dakota hotel who said Native Americans were banned from the establishment was found liable for discrimination against Native Americans on Friday.
—Sarah Raza, Fortune, 21 Dec. 2025
The expansion, experts say, threatens the establishment of a Palestinian state, which in turn could threaten Gaza reconstruction plans and regional relations.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 21 Dec. 2025
The legislation authorizing the referendum called for the establishment of a new board to oversee transit.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 19 Dec. 2025
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 25 Dec. 2025
The owner of a South Dakota hotel who said Native Americans were banned from the establishment was found liable for discrimination against Native Americans on Friday.
—Sarah Raza, Fortune, 21 Dec. 2025
The expansion, experts say, threatens the establishment of a Palestinian state, which in turn could threaten Gaza reconstruction plans and regional relations.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 21 Dec. 2025
The legislation authorizing the referendum called for the establishment of a new board to oversee transit.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 19 Dec. 2025
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“The establishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20establishment. Accessed 29 Dec. 2025.
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