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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For decades, DeLodder said, hospitals have quelled the establishment of freestanding birthing centers by arguing against their necessity.
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Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
This ultimately led to the establishment of posting rules for NPB players looking to transition to the major leagues.
—Jared Bahir Browsh, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
In addition to the establishment of the Jane Goodall Institute in 1977, her wildlife conservation efforts have spread far and wife including the youth program Roots & Shoots.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The shooting followed an altercation outside the establishment.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 27 Sep. 2025
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Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
This ultimately led to the establishment of posting rules for NPB players looking to transition to the major leagues.
—Jared Bahir Browsh, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
In addition to the establishment of the Jane Goodall Institute in 1977, her wildlife conservation efforts have spread far and wife including the youth program Roots & Shoots.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The shooting followed an altercation outside the establishment.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 27 Sep. 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 8 Oct. 2025.
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