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establishment

[ih-stab-lish-muhnt] / ɪˈstæb lɪʃ mənt /




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Piker, who earlier this year appeared on the campaign trail with El-Sayed, is a major influence among progressives and a boogeyman to establishment Republicans and Democrats alike.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2026

"Expectations were exceptionally high when Balen came to office, especially among young voters who saw him as a break from Nepal's political establishment," said Brian Braun of the Control Risks consultancy.

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

Instead, after a few hours of uncomfortable silence, the establishment of Mexico’s ruling party strongly came out against the governor.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

Some elements of the US press also criticised what they perceived as an endless desire for publicity – either in her messaging promoting peace or critiquing the art establishment.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

I found the rules of the establishment were too strict, its course of study too severe for a child of her age: I took her home with me.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

The judges also raised a question - was the regulator applying the same scrutiny to government establishments as it was to private businesses?

From BBC Sep. 7, 2026

Due to a lack of publicly available data, we were unable to analyse festival accommodation costs at university-run establishments.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

Some establishments have hired executives to manage all the technology needed to power reservations, customer relations and online ordering, said Chris DeSaye, vice president of Information Technology for Gibsons Restaurant Group.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

The Confederation of Businesses of Ceuta had advised shops and other commercial establishments to remain closed "until security can be guaranteed".

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

“You, my sweet, innocent children, are going to deliver this precious cargo to the fine establishments of our fair city. In your charming wagon, of course.”

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm




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