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organizations

noun

plural of organization

as in institutions

a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest an organization of people devoted to promoting world peace

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Recent Examples of organizations The disputes later spilled into the courts, with players challenging suspensions and the rival organizations pursuing competing legal claims. — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026 Republicans sought to portray Osborn as a Democrat in disguise, pointing to his support from Democratic donors and organizations. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026 The appointees each rose through the ranks to the highest levels of their organizations. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026 Arizona law already bans trans girls from playing on school sports teams designated for girls, and this measure would extend that prohibition to recreational organizations like Little League. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026 Its partnerships extend to organizations including Yosemite Conservancy, Friends of Acadia, Yellowstone Forever, and Glacier National Park Conservancy, among many others. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026 Winners from both organizations will be announced at the ceremony, which will stream on Context Collaborative’s YouTube channel. — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026 The result has been delayed or missed legal filings and fewer cases taken, according to the organizations. — Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026 The United States should consider allowing international defense organizations to access these programs, or else work with allies to develop similar, multilateral information-sharing platforms focused on securing defense production. — Sam Mullins, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2026

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The federal government must provide predictable visa processes, and research institutions must sustain international collaboration.

— Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
The growing cultural presence of the Indian-American community is also being reflected in the Bay Area's civic institutions.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of institutions

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One interesting aspect of the law is that associations can impose aesthetic restrictions on energy-saving windows on association buildings that have more than 20 units but are not townhomes (residences attached side to side).

— Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2026
He is expected to get support from some Southeast Asian countries and European associations critical of incumbent Gianni Infantino.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of associations

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The team from Germany, Russia, Sweden and Switzerland said analysis of hair in the royal tomb where cannabis seeds turned up, sheds new light on the plant's role in ancient societies.

— Mary Evans, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
Yet demographic change can also create opportunities, especially in societies whose institutions can adapt and that can make the right technological investments.

— Daron Acemoglu, Time, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of societies

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Unlike the institutes on the Chronicle’s list, the group didn’t have to build anything around Scott’s name.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2026
The Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI) launched ‘Hangang’, the nation’s sixth supercomputer at a ceremony attended by over 200 members from academia, research institutes and industry at its headquarters in Daejeon.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of institutes

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Both fraternities have houses on the 3400 block of Powelton Avenue in University City.

— Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Hazing involves requiring new or potential recruits to the military or college fraternities to perform strenuous, humiliating or dangerous tasks.

— Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of fraternities

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The most recognizable are Semana Santa, or Holy Week, processions during the final week of Lent where brotherhoods and robed penitents parade ornate statues of Christ and the Virgin Mary through cities, towns and villages alongside marching bands.

— Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
The most recognizable are Holy Week processions during the final week of Lent where brotherhoods and robed penitents parade ornate statues of Christ and the Virgin Mary through cities, towns and villages alongside marching bands.

— Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026

Definition of brotherhoods

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Candidates backed by anti-CTU groups, meanwhile, have emphasized fiscal restraint and independence from City Hall.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
Education groups argued that if the tax was left to expire in 2031, schools would face a $10 billion annual deficit.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of groups

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Others yet described Democrats retaking both chambers as part of a natural cycle of backlash for the incumbent party.

— Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
Before the dust settled Tuesday night, Democrats were already calling for both chambers to flex their new subpoena power.

— Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026

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