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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Inspectors found live roaches and flies and were found inside the establishment.
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2024
History: The roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and mistrust are deep and complex, predating the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948.
—Lior Soroka, Washington Post, 22 June 2024
The Federal Communications Commission set up the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support program, also known as the E-rate program, shortly after the establishment of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, which calls for universal access to telecommunications services.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 18 June 2024
He was pulled over after leaving the establishment to drive to his friend's house.
—Njera Perkins, Peoplemag, 18 June 2024
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2024
History: The roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and mistrust are deep and complex, predating the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948.
—Lior Soroka, Washington Post, 22 June 2024
The Federal Communications Commission set up the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support program, also known as the E-rate program, shortly after the establishment of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, which calls for universal access to telecommunications services.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 18 June 2024
He was pulled over after leaving the establishment to drive to his friend's house.
—Njera Perkins, Peoplemag, 18 June 2024
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“The establishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20establishment. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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