the establishment
noun
: the part of a particular group that has power or control
His novels were disliked by the literary establishment.
the medical establishment
Examples of the establishment in a Sentence
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The well-being of the Palestinian people or the establishment of a Palestinian state, the intelligence analysts say, appears to be secondary.
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Adam Rasgon, New York Times, 12 May 2024
There are even ways for law students to get involved, thanks to the establishment of the National Plaintiffs’ Law Association in 2023.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
And these protests ultimately succeeded in the establishment of Africana and Puerto Rican studies departments, the diversification of the faculty, and open admissions at CUNY.
—TIME, 9 May 2024
King Charles was executed at the end of the war, marking a temporary overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of a republic led by Parliament.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 May 2024
Professional wrestler Ric Flair said on social media he was disrespected by staff and ended his post by telling his fans not to take their business to the establishment.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 7 May 2024
Advocates and faith leaders for years have pushed for the establishment of a permanent shelter in the county.
—Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2024
Occupancy load monitoring: Employ a verifiable occupancy load monitoring system within the establishment and keep a count of all individuals within the establishment between 10 p.m. and the time of closing.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 4 May 2024
Liberia’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which Parliament established nearly two decades ago, in 2010 called for the establishment of a court to try those responsible, and for reparations to be paid to the victims.
—Ruth MacLean, New York Times, 3 May 2024
Adam Rasgon, New York Times, 12 May 2024
There are even ways for law students to get involved, thanks to the establishment of the National Plaintiffs’ Law Association in 2023.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
And these protests ultimately succeeded in the establishment of Africana and Puerto Rican studies departments, the diversification of the faculty, and open admissions at CUNY.
—TIME, 9 May 2024
King Charles was executed at the end of the war, marking a temporary overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of a republic led by Parliament.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 May 2024
Professional wrestler Ric Flair said on social media he was disrespected by staff and ended his post by telling his fans not to take their business to the establishment.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 7 May 2024
Advocates and faith leaders for years have pushed for the establishment of a permanent shelter in the county.
—Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2024
Occupancy load monitoring: Employ a verifiable occupancy load monitoring system within the establishment and keep a count of all individuals within the establishment between 10 p.m. and the time of closing.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 4 May 2024
Liberia’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which Parliament established nearly two decades ago, in 2010 called for the establishment of a court to try those responsible, and for reparations to be paid to the victims.
—Ruth MacLean, New York Times, 3 May 2024
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“The establishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20establishment. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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