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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Thereafter, his Administration supported the establishment of the World Trade Organization in 1995 and granted China permanent normal trade relations in 2000.
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John Cassidy, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
Even low-maintenance plants require some maintenance, especially during the establishment phase.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
The article points to significant increases in unaccompanied minor apprehensions during Obama’s tenure and the establishment of family detention centers like the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, which housed children in conditions documented as inadequate by ProPublica.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Equally important is the establishment of clear and transparent promotional paths within the Sheriff’s Office.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
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John Cassidy, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
Even low-maintenance plants require some maintenance, especially during the establishment phase.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
The article points to significant increases in unaccompanied minor apprehensions during Obama’s tenure and the establishment of family detention centers like the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, which housed children in conditions documented as inadequate by ProPublica.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Equally important is the establishment of clear and transparent promotional paths within the Sheriff’s Office.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the establishment
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“The establishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20establishment. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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