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 funds, which would come from the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office, would serve PG&E’s Project Polaris — a portfolio of initiatives to expand hydropower generation and battery storage, upgrade grid transmission capacity and enable the establishment of virtual power plants.
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Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
The department is investigating the establishment of a dedicated electric car series, which would represent a substantial evolution in the sport.
—Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Connolly, 74, more closely represents the establishment Democrats and has sat on the committee for 16 years — but some members in the party have expressed concerns about his candidacy following his cancer diagnosis last month.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
Founded by Rudolph Aue, the establishment initially served the local community as a place to refuel cars, pick up groceries, and gather.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
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Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
The department is investigating the establishment of a dedicated electric car series, which would represent a substantial evolution in the sport.
—Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Connolly, 74, more closely represents the establishment Democrats and has sat on the committee for 16 years — but some members in the party have expressed concerns about his candidacy following his cancer diagnosis last month.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
Founded by Rudolph Aue, the establishment initially served the local community as a place to refuel cars, pick up groceries, and gather.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
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“The establishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20establishment. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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