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establishment

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




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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

Leo writes that modern technology has wonderful benefits like the establishment and ease of worldwide interconnections, the formation of global community and solidarity via the digital commons.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

Cornyn, a four-term senator and former Republican whip, began the year as the establishment favorite.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

She has replaced key figures from Maduro’s old security establishment, reshuffled nearly half the cabinet and kept her powerful brother atop the legislature.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Of course he’d prefer that he had Tersteeg on his side—he is a member of the art establishment who could help him, who could sell his work eventually.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman




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