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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Investigators contacted the establishment and learned Liebgott was there with two other women.
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Later that year, Artemis V will begin the establishment of a moon base.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
That’s the establishment number for Dorada Foods in Ponca City, Oklahoma.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Inspectors noted gnats in a warewashing area in the establishment.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
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Nick Lentz, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Later that year, Artemis V will begin the establishment of a moon base.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
That’s the establishment number for Dorada Foods in Ponca City, Oklahoma.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Inspectors noted gnats in a warewashing area in the establishment.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 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 9 Apr. 2026.
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