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establishment

[ih-stab-lish-muhnt] / ɪˈstæb lɪʃ mənt /




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Even before this conflict, hardline voices within Iran's security establishment were arguing for the development of a nuclear bomb.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

All of those who spoke to BBC Persian from inside Iran were against the current establishment.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Despite these establishment connections, Mr. Gittlitz shows, the team was swept up in the 1960s counterculture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

For Miami Marlins pitcher Pete Fairbanks, who is also a member of the players union leadership, it comes down to recognizing that they stand on the shoulders of players who challenged the baseball establishment.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Though I haven’t frequented that establishment in quite some time.”

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan




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