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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

In December last year, he signed an executive order calling for a US return to the Moon by 2028 and the establishment of a permanent outpost there by 2030.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The change of which Ms. Dhillon is proudest is the establishment of a Second Amendment section.

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

This could be to say: I’m not buying into all things Dutch, all things the establishment stands for.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman




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