institution
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But “Doctor Who” is a hardy plant, an institution in two centuries.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
As Mr. Reynolds argues, the ship effectively gave birth to the institution that would come to define the American South.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Staff members within the Office of the Prosecutor have warned that Khan's return could damage confidence in the institution and have expressed concerns about possible retaliation.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Thursday's move would mark the first time the Frankfurt-based institution has increased rates since September 2023, as it battled a historic surge in inflation unleashed by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
The Forest Service has the second highest number of road engineers of any government institution on the planet.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
Vocabulary lists containing institution
Excerpts from "To Kill a Mockingbird"
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"Democracy in America, Vol. 1" by Alexis de Tocqueville, Introduction–Chapter 5
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Lincoln Inaugural Address (March 1861)
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