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organizations

noun

plural of organization

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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 Lancôme is financially supporting global and local nonprofit organizations focused on mental health for women and mental health research, as well. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026 There is a subset of incoming college first year students, men and women, who find these organizations really appealing, and some of it is entirely understandable. — Richard Hall, Time, 7 Oct. 2026 The foundation was set up to support the Hope Florida program, a signature initiative for first lady Casey DeSantis that aims to connect residents with help from private community organizations instead of government services. — Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026 Casse said a portion of a recent client’s purchase price went to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, which supports accredited organizations caring for retired thoroughbreds. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026 The Leadership Conference is a coalition of national organizations dedicated to legislative advocacy. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026 According to Mexican deportee support organizations such as Otros Dreams en Acción, it has been documented that those deported to Mexico, especially women, fear for their lives in the months and years right after deportation. — Daniel Peña, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026 Other organizations participating in the broader effort include the Allen Institute, Broad Institute, Gladstone Institutes, Human Cell Atlas, Human Protein Atlas and Wellcome Sanger Institute. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026 Professional societies and standards organizations will need to develop and regularly update the technical requirements. — Euan Ashley, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026

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Audiovisual from Spain, ICEX Spain Trade & Investment’s umbrella brand, will bring some 50 companies and institutions to Mipcom this year, showcasing the breadth of the country’s film, TV, animation and production industries.

— Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
As more institutions devote space to designers and their archives, clothing is increasingly understood as a cultural artifact rather than simply a commercial product.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of institutions

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Watch for medical associations or public health agencies to issue formal recommendations on daily screen posture, especially as average screen time continues to rise.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
According to Johnson, Wilson was particularly fascinated by Inanna, also known as Ishtar, whose mythology includes associations with gender fluidity.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of associations

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As a result, #NiUnaMenos, a feminist group that originated in Argentina and whose aim is to combat complacency in societies that experience femicides, has taken root in Mexico.

— Daniel Peña, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026
But whereas those two societies turned toward greater openness in the following decades, China is heading down an increasingly ethnocentric path.

— Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of societies

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The committee said the institutes are governed by Chinese law, are directed by Chinese-majority boards and are aligned with Chinese Communist Party security goals.

— Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026
The cells will undergo electrical, thermal, and safety testing at Mercedes-Benz facilities and specialized external institutes.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of institutes

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Cornell has more than 20 active fraternities affiliated with its Interfraternity Council.

— Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
The Ivy League college where fraternities throw parties in towering mansions and students weave between deep gorges on their way to class is being rocked over the handling of rape allegations from 2024.

— Grey Battle, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 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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Nine of the 10 largest individual and family donors in CNBC’s overall top 20 groups are Republican-aligned, accounting for 86 cents of every dollar contributed by the top 10, according to CNBC’s analysis of FEC records.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Though professional society guidelines recommended against performing this biopsy on women 70 or older with early-stage cancer, other groups had reported that it was still being done.

— Allessandra DiCorato, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of groups

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This uses distinct propellant grains that are arranged sequentially inside the motor casing and separated into two or more independent chambers.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026
Even if Democrats retake both chambers, their ability to pass an agenda will be limited by Senate filibuster rules, which require 60 votes to advance most legislation.

— Theodoric Meyer, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026

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