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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Congresswoman Waters’ support of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and the establishment of the Office of Minority and Women for legislation like the Dodd-Fclusion (OMWI) were significant steps.
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Mizani Ball, Essence, 16 July 2024
The counterargument is that the persona is a put-on — that the real Vance is the guy who wanted the establishment to just be 15 percent less out of touch, and that if Trump exits the scene, that guy is the one who will actually govern.
—Megan McArdle, Washington Post, 15 July 2024
The culmination of Hardy’s professional journey was the establishment of the Care for Peace Foundation.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 12 July 2024
Here are some political inflections that have shaped social changes:
American Revolution (1775–1783): Led to US independence from Britain and the establishment of a republic.
—Will Daniel, Fortune, 9 July 2024
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Mizani Ball, Essence, 16 July 2024
The counterargument is that the persona is a put-on — that the real Vance is the guy who wanted the establishment to just be 15 percent less out of touch, and that if Trump exits the scene, that guy is the one who will actually govern.
—Megan McArdle, Washington Post, 15 July 2024
The culmination of Hardy’s professional journey was the establishment of the Care for Peace Foundation.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 12 July 2024
Here are some political inflections that have shaped social changes:
American Revolution (1775–1783): Led to US independence from Britain and the establishment of a republic.
—Will Daniel, Fortune, 9 July 2024
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 26 Jul. 2024.
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