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establishment

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




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Shaw has framed her campaign as a populist effort against a failed and self-interested status quo establishment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The calls don’t just come from the business elites and more liberal parts of the Russian establishment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The European arms establishment is also embracing the start-up sphere, not trying to freeze it out.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

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

In residence there for at least sixteen years, Eratosthenes worked his way into the educational establishment, building the reputation that would earn him an invitation to Egypt.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro




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