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institution

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


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Powell’s calm but forceful defense of Fed independence likely staved off larger attacks on the institution and won him admiration and awards, like the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage award.

From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026

Their yields vary by institution, but many offer yield around 3.5% to 3.7%.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Rather than push him out the door, the move reinforced Powell’s sense of responsibility to the institution and helped produce the decision he had hoped to avoid.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

“I believe she is exactly the kind of strong leader this institution needs in these really difficult, complicated and turbulent times,” Wachs said during his opening remarks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

I hadn’t come so far with you to risk having strangers snatch you away and lock you in an institution forever.

From "The Bridge Home" by Padma Venkatraman




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