institutionalize

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However, the tolling system would institutionalize rather than solve the friction.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Are there any models that you have in mind for what steps governments should take to actually help communities and not only improve their material conditions, but institutionalize their say in the policy process?

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

“Plans to institutionalize and operationalize the European dimension through exercises and dedicated coordinating bodies will likely be welcomed in Berlin because it gives hope that French nuclear assurances will last beyond Macron’s presidency,” he added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

The units are capable of treating and assessing voluntary and involuntary mental health patients, including writing so-called 5150 holds to temporarily institutionalize people at risk to themselves or others.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2024

Over the next four years the Coalition implemented a number of key reforms to modernize the economy and institutionalize democratic reforms.

From The 2001 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency