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 filing also details various financial agreements, including the termination of the 2010 A/R Facility and the establishment of a new 2024 A/R Facility with a borrowing limit of $150.0 million. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024 Since then, these have expanded to cover missile tests, with the establishment of a Panel of Experts to monitor compliance. David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 One of the most impactful initiatives was the establishment of a dedicated rehabilitation program for raptors during my time as Director of Land Animals and Vice President at Marine World/Africa USA. Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 Korean immigrants began moving into the area in the 1970s, following the establishment of a Korean Consulate in Atlanta. Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024 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 23 Nov. 2024.

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