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institution

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


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Staff members within the Office of the Prosecutor have warned that Khan's return could damage confidence in the institution and have expressed concerns about possible retaliation.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Current and former Lebanese military officials acknowledge that the army acts as a unifying institution rather than a formidable fighting force.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Thursday's move would mark the first time the Frankfurt-based institution has increased rates since September 2023, as it battled a historic surge in inflation unleashed by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

But we do know that Rossetti’s firing shows just how challenging it is for a millennia-old institution to keep control of its message in the age of the influencer.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Supporters assured them, however, that these partial and limited concessions only reflected the fading gasps of a dying institution.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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