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institution

[in-sti-too-shuhn, -tyoo-] / ˌɪn stɪˈtu ʃən, -ˈtju- /


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"Even though we're a small institution, people who work here can just focus on the research so much that we have really top researchers in the field."

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

Asked if the King was confident that his approach to family matters had been the right one in terms of public attitudes towards the institution, the response was concise.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

Shortly after graduating, he returned to the institution as a fellow.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

Mesmerized by the institution, the woman instead plunges into its archives.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

Under Demetrius’s guidance, the groundwork was laid for what was to become the preeminent scholarly institution in the Greek world.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro

That requires leaders willing to place constitutional responsibility above political convenience, institutions prepared to exercise meaningful oversight, and citizens who refuse to surrender their judgment to the most compelling voice in the room.

From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2026

The movie chronicles the famed photographer’s life and 60-year career shooting not just icons of the fashion and film worlds but also mental institutions, the civil rights movement and the Vietnam War.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

"BBC Cymru Wales is one of Wales' most important national institutions."

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

The institutions added a net 321 metric tons to their reserves in the period, driven by portfolio diversification and risk management, according to the World Gold Council, an industry body representing gold miners.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

If they needed help from wealthy donors or institutions, they had to pass a test called cost-effectiveness analysis.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French


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