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institution

[in-sti-too-shuhn, -tyoo-] / ˌɪn stɪˈtu ʃən, -ˈtyu- /


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This is further evidence of the competence and bravery of the U.S. military, which is one institution that still seems to work and deserves public trust.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Prof Ashley Brown, a consultant at St Mary's who has worked at the institution for 25 years, said "singing is good for the heart".

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Earlier, it closed the Iranian Hospital—an institution nearly as old as the state—along with an Iranian social club and several Iranian schools, making it harder for families to stay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

"At PBS, we will continue to do what we've always done: serve our mission to educate and inspire all Americans as the nation's most trusted media institution."

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

She entered an institution in 1902 and died there in 1941.

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