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
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The document reviewed by The Times outlines the establishment of a fund to receive revenues from resource extraction and other sources.
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Constant Méheut, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
As per a police report from the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office, cops responded to the establishment that specializes in draft beers and well drink specials after calls came in about a fight.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
Originally, her father had received an E-2 visa from a restaurant, but when the establishment's investors and shareholders dismantled the group, Anna said the family was unable to apply for a visa renewal.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 20 Feb. 2025
And last week, an executive order from President Donald Trump announced the establishment of the Make America Healthy Again Commission, which would focus on the food system along with other efforts to reduce chronic disease and improve life expectancy in the US.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 18 Feb. 2025
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Constant Méheut, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
As per a police report from the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office, cops responded to the establishment that specializes in draft beers and well drink specials after calls came in about a fight.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
Originally, her father had received an E-2 visa from a restaurant, but when the establishment's investors and shareholders dismantled the group, Anna said the family was unable to apply for a visa renewal.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 20 Feb. 2025
And last week, an executive order from President Donald Trump announced the establishment of the Make America Healthy Again Commission, which would focus on the food system along with other efforts to reduce chronic disease and improve life expectancy in the US.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 18 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the establishment
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“The establishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20establishment. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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