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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Its adherents believe that the establishment of the modern state of Israel marks the beginning of the end times — heralding the Second Coming of Christ.
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John Blake, CNN Money, 29 June 2025
The report's recommendations led to the passage of the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967, which authorized the establishment of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 27 June 2025
The Marine Corps has not yet formally made an announcement about the establishment of the new National Defense Area attached to the Yuma installation, which the official said would extend for 100 miles.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 26 June 2025
Independent producer Uday Jhunjhunwala has unveiled the establishment of a fund, fiscally sponsored by Desipina Productions, for film, theater, prose and poetry projects centered on international human rights and children’s welfare during South Asian House’s programming at the Tribeca Festival.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 June 2025
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John Blake, CNN Money, 29 June 2025
The report's recommendations led to the passage of the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967, which authorized the establishment of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 27 June 2025
The Marine Corps has not yet formally made an announcement about the establishment of the new National Defense Area attached to the Yuma installation, which the official said would extend for 100 miles.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 26 June 2025
Independent producer Uday Jhunjhunwala has unveiled the establishment of a fund, fiscally sponsored by Desipina Productions, for film, theater, prose and poetry projects centered on international human rights and children’s welfare during South Asian House’s programming at the Tribeca Festival.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 June 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 10 Jul. 2025.
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