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establishment

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




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The joint statement also called for the establishment of "mechanisms for transparency, traceability, and auditing" to make sure the funds are properly used.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

Binface has characterized his Clacton campaign as “people vs. the establishment,” a framing that is no doubt irksome to Farage, who views himself decidedly as the people, not the establishment.

From Slate Aug. 12, 2026

He suspended his campaign amid low poll numbers, then rejoined the race with less than a month before election day after establishment frontrunner Lt.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

Bex said it was "relief" there was at least a limit on the branded items, but it depended on what items the school or establishment chose.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

After the establishment of the marble quarry came the construction of a wharf and of several buildings that housed industrial and craft shops.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

Another challenge is defending Aperol's distinctive character for a spritz -- which is not a registered trademark -- particularly in Italy, where some establishments serve lower-cost alternatives without clearly identifying them.

From Barron's Jul. 29, 2026

He has been surprised to see it on the menu not only at Western-style eateries but also more casual Chinese establishments.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

Some establishments had plotted England's potential progress through the tournament and have already applied for and received an event notice.

From BBC Jul. 2, 2026

The reason for the separation between the businesses, Corley added, had to do with a defunct local law that forbade the two establishments existing under one umbrella.

From Slate Jun. 25, 2026

They quietly occupied the stores, some sitting at tables reading and working on homework assignments, until the owners shut down their establishments in the middle of the afternoon.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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