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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Though rebels surrendered, the uprising set the stage for the broader push against British occupation and ultimately, the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922.
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Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Open since 2014 in Old Boise, the establishment did not provide a reason for closing.
—Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance, Idaho Statesman, 28 Apr. 2026
Federal officials said a suspect entered the establishment through a window.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Malaysians gathered at a rally in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, reiterating calls for the establishment of a Royal Commission of Inquiry into allegations involving outgoing anti-graft chief Azam Baki.
—Joy Lee, Bloomberg, 25 Apr. 2026
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Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Open since 2014 in Old Boise, the establishment did not provide a reason for closing.
—Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance, Idaho Statesman, 28 Apr. 2026
Federal officials said a suspect entered the establishment through a window.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Malaysians gathered at a rally in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, reiterating calls for the establishment of a Royal Commission of Inquiry into allegations involving outgoing anti-graft chief Azam Baki.
—Joy Lee, Bloomberg, 25 Apr. 2026
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 2 May. 2026.
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