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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The public, the establishment, and the media simply did not allow anyone to ascend to the top of the political ladder if either of these factors were present. Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026 Instead, the contest has taken a bizarre turn, with Farage's battle against the establishment now sharing the spotlight with Count Binface — a satirical candidate dressed as a garbage can. Fatima Al-Kassab, NPR, 10 July 2026 Over the next 18 months, the establishment of the factory is expected to generate 239 local jobs focused on assembly, logistics, and technical operations. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026 In June, two Brentwood councilmembers requested that a future agenda item be added to discuss an ordinance prohibiting the establishment, construction, expansion, or operation of any new data center facilities within the city’s limits. Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 9 July 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 18 Jul. 2026.

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