institutionalize

Example Sentences

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Olson said he was in the program for about six months when the school recommended he be institutionalized.

From Seattle Times

Community and technical colleges specialize in serving historically under-resourced students, and that means they are key to helping our community combat institutionalized racism and injustice.

From Seattle Times

What about ignoring Connor his whole life, having his mother institutionalized and beating Roman?

From Salon

After the “incident” in the basement, we’re told that therapists are enlisted, Eddie is institutionalized, there’s a suspected suicide attempt and a bipolar diagnosis.

From New York Times

Ovink said that “institutionalizing water security is going to be of critical importance for the world,” and that the commitments by countries, companies and organizations will propel actions toward a “water-secure future.”

From Los Angeles Times