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establishment

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




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Kelly Clarkson accused a staffer at a specialty store in New York of disrespecting her during a recent shopping trip, but the establishment has pushed back, saying it was all a “misunderstanding.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

A colleague, Simon Murphy, had been involved in its establishment and suggested our students see the long-term outcomes of different silvicultural systems side-by-side.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026

The one-time industry disruptor is now the establishment and in the middle of a tricky turnaround plan aimed at clinging on to market dominance.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

In February, Exarchou returned to Washington with Guilfoyle, joining the energy ministers of Greece and Bulgaria for dinner at Joe’s Seafood, a Washington surf-n-turf establishment across from the White House.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

The art establishment also objects to “the new painting” for what the artists paint: contemporary subjects such as train stations, cafes, bridges.

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

Miller-Perkins, a former air commodore, said the BBC's reporting "brought into sharp focus" potential problems in military training establishments, including allegations of predatory behaviour towards women.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

Members of the Moneyist Facebook Group also suggest remembering the staff in your 24-hour bonanza at these two establishments.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026

The case against Rocha Moya and his alleged confederates sent shock waves through the country’s political and law enforcement establishments.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

The slicing and dicing of available tables can mean there are only so many seats at the most sought-after establishments, begetting a sense of scarcity at the highest levels.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

The vicinity of the Hill View contains no diners, no fast-food joints or grocery stores, no commercial establishments at all except for a couple of agricultural-equipment warehouses.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich




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