institution
Example Sentences
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In the decades since, films challenging social norms or scrutinising institutions have more often faced resistance from the censors.
From BBC
“It is likely that all of these factors put pressure on institutions,” leading them to rely more heavily on endowment revenue to cover expenses.
From Barron's
“It is likely that all of these factors put pressure on institutions,” leading them to rely more heavily on endowment revenue to cover expenses.
From Barron's
Like many social institutions, Valentine’s Day solves an invisible problem with visible behavior.
Many businesses, offices and institutions, including financial markets, will be closed on Monday.
From MarketWatch
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