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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Ever since the establishment of the Colonies, however, America has been viewed as a land where individual and collective hopes and aspirations can be realized.
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Mark Robert Rank, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
Last May, Israel authorized the largest expansion of settlements in the West Bank in decades, approving the establishment of 22 new settlements.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
The city closed Maht Gaek and revoked the establishment’s health permit until the violations could be corrected and a follow-up inspection conducted.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
On February 1, Qatar’s prime minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, announced the establishment of a 10-year residency program targeted at entrepreneurs and executives.
—Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
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Mark Robert Rank, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
Last May, Israel authorized the largest expansion of settlements in the West Bank in decades, approving the establishment of 22 new settlements.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
The city closed Maht Gaek and revoked the establishment’s health permit until the violations could be corrected and a follow-up inspection conducted.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
On February 1, Qatar’s prime minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, announced the establishment of a 10-year residency program targeted at entrepreneurs and executives.
—Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the establishment
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