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as in company
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
new business establishments sprang up all over in the postwar boom
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as in institution
a public organization with a particular purpose or function
the proposed change in pollution standards was opposed by environmental establishments across the board
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Recent Examples of establishment
That month, Drummond sued the board directly in the Oklahoma Supreme Court and asked it to rescind the charter contract and declare St. Isidore's establishment as a charter school unlawful.
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2025
Central District Health conducts annual inspections of food service establishments in Ada County.
—Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2025
According to Ohki, both were revolutionary interventions into an art establishment, expanding what was considered tasteful.
—Nathan Pugh, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
Wrote the court: The State’s establishment of a religious charter school violates Oklahoma statutes Oklahoma Constitution, and the Establishment Clause.
—Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2025
Central District Health conducts annual inspections of food service establishments in Ada County.
—Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2025
According to Ohki, both were revolutionary interventions into an art establishment, expanding what was considered tasteful.
—Nathan Pugh, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
Wrote the court: The State’s establishment of a religious charter school violates Oklahoma statutes Oklahoma Constitution, and the Establishment Clause.
—Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for establishment
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His journey wasn’t straightforward, but every setback and failure led him to a place of profound understanding.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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The sofa features reversible cushions that provide excellent support and plush pillow-style armrests that are the perfect place to perch your feet.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Woman and Child was made with great pain and difficulty, with private funding and in collaboration with a French production company.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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This includes films made by American companies like Netflix overseas in areas with better tax incentives, such as the U.K. and South Africa.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
4 May 2025
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In recent years, attacks on institutions like UnitedHealth and Ascension Health have led to months of operational disruption, massive financial costs and prolonged investigations.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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The Trump administration has labeled multiple institutions in academia and the media industry — from Harvard and Columbia universities to NPR and PBS — as being leftist, Marxist, biased, and woke, and threatened funding cuts.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The facility also has office space, dormitories and private sleeping spaces for VIPs, and training rooms.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Floods can damage the facility and create a dangerous situation for crews sent out to do urgent repairs.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2025
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The equity research firm conducted a sample on 50 products and found Amazon prices had risen 4.2% higher on April 25.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Continuing to manage document exchanges manually, or using older technologies like fax machines, creates liabilities for firms and organizations.—
Tamsin Gable,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The group intimidates victims through swatting, or making fake calls to law enforcement, the institute said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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In 1948, Lambert organized the inaugural gala to raise funds for the institute.—
Elizabeth Castaldo Lundén,
The Conversation,
1 May 2025
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The house was filled with physical evidence: A bloody palm print.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Custom Paint or Wallpaper Your house will likely benefit from fresh paint, but be careful which hue your choose.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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In the footage, the man, identified as Teodoro Dominguez-Rodriguez, is led by a group of plainclothes men who refused to show ID or a warrant to his attorneys.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Athletic spots a group of three who are not wearing club colours.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Establishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establishment. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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