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establishment

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




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Christina Cauterucci digs into the intertwined history of organized crime and fruit, including the establishment of the Sicilian Mafia in response to a lemon farming boom.

From Slate ● Oct. 24, 2026

Mr. McGurn notes that black voters, 14% of Michigan’s population, backed the establishment candidate over Mr. El-Sayed in the primary.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

"On several occasions we had to close the establishment because we didn't have any water...and that's what brought us to the point of having to dig the well," Martinez told AFP.

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

Once shunned by the political establishment, he is now part of the government's inner sanctum of ministers.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

The head teacher, the boss, the supreme commander of this establishment was a formidable middle-aged lady whose name was Miss Trunchbull.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl

In the world's most populous country, the need for high-end hospitality workers is immense, fuelled by economic growth and the rise of a middle class that travels more and increasingly eats at plush establishments.

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

Danny Meyer’s fast-food chains and fine-dining establishments have transformed the culinary offerings of New York City.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

The change means businesses will no longer be required to let people use physical ID, but the government contends most establishments would.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

Members of the Moneyist Facebook Group also suggest remembering the staff in your 24-hour bonanza at these two establishments.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026

The House of the White Rose was one of the more luxurious establishments on West Stave.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo


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