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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Although French administrators had played a leading role in the foundation of FIFA and the establishment of the World Cup, there was no great soccer culture in France.
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Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
The state legislation authorizing the referendum called for the establishment of a new authority to govern the Charlotte Area Transit System.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Fifth richest The Ajlan family started its businesses in Saudi Arabia with the establishment of Ajlan & Brothers, a traditional men’s wear manufacturer, in 1979.
—Deena Sabry, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The film looks at Taylor-O’Connor’s ongoing research on animal communication and the establishment of her Parrot Kindergarten program, which helps teach other bird parents what she's learned.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
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Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
The state legislation authorizing the referendum called for the establishment of a new authority to govern the Charlotte Area Transit System.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Fifth richest The Ajlan family started its businesses in Saudi Arabia with the establishment of Ajlan & Brothers, a traditional men’s wear manufacturer, in 1979.
—Deena Sabry, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The film looks at Taylor-O’Connor’s ongoing research on animal communication and the establishment of her Parrot Kindergarten program, which helps teach other bird parents what she's learned.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
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 14 Nov. 2025.
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