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establishment

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




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On Tuesday, Pratt, a Republican running with the “Community Advocate” label below his name, faced off against Democratic establishment incumbent Karen Bass, progressive Councilwoman Nithya Raman, and a host of spoilers.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

The purpose of the Bradley coalition, Sonenshein said, was to “break open the stranglehold of a city establishment that was ... unresponsive to the diversity of the community.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

The European Commission said it was considering the establishment of an EU financing mechanism for e-SAF to support development.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Now, Cepeda finds himself leading the polls for an election Sunday to choose the next president of Colombia, a country long governed by a conservative establishment allied with the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

But the ascent of Nazism sent an immediate chill through the German scientific establishment.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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