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as in company
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
new business establishments sprang up all over in the postwar boom
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as in institution
a public organization with a particular purpose or function
the proposed change in pollution standards was opposed by environmental establishments across the board
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In 1948, after defecting from his sect, Chambers delivered devastating testimony before the House Un-American Activities Committee accusing Hiss, a former State Department official and a paragon of the liberal establishment, of being a Soviet spy.
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Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2024
O'Connell's ballot measure seems to have the backing of Nashville's political establishment, but there have been some notable defections.
—Kelly Tyko, Axios, 22 Oct. 2024
But Lake has tried to reel in her message during the Senate campaign, albeit inconsistently, earning the backing of the party's reluctant establishment along the way.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2024
Beyond just traditional, fine dining establishments, this campaign encourages chefs to experiment, resulting in the development of friendlier, more casual presentations at more restaurants nationwide.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2024
O'Connell's ballot measure seems to have the backing of Nashville's political establishment, but there have been some notable defections.
—Kelly Tyko, Axios, 22 Oct. 2024
But Lake has tried to reel in her message during the Senate campaign, albeit inconsistently, earning the backing of the party's reluctant establishment along the way.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2024
Beyond just traditional, fine dining establishments, this campaign encourages chefs to experiment, resulting in the development of friendlier, more casual presentations at more restaurants nationwide.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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There are lots of great places that, for all kinds of reasons, don’t have access to the sort of media attention that will get butts in seats.Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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Among the emergency tornado warnings issued Sunday was one that prompted students and staff at the University of Oklahoma's Norman campus to shelter in place, officials said.Cory Peeler, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2024
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Fremantle has upped Kevin Woodward to serve as executive VP of production, the company announced Friday.Michael Schneider, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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Lidl is promising customers a Thanksgiving meal that’ll cost them under $5 per person, the company announced this week.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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Many agencies have been founded by gallery veterans who draw on their experience to help artists develop relationships with institutions, plan their estates, and grow their markets.Natasha Degen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
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Producer Will Packer, singer-actor Fantasia Barrino and gospel superstar Hezekiah Walker are among the notables who will be celebrated at the 2nd annual HBCU Honors, which recognize prominent alumni of HBCU institutions.William Earl, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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More than just a family motto or team chant, the expression has ascended to iconic status for many players who work in the Chargers’ $250-million training facility, soak in the sun’s rays during a fall practice and cool off with the gentle South Bay breeze.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
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The 15-year-old boy was arrested the day of the shooting and was being held in a detention facility for juveniles Thursday.Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Moody’s economist Justin Begley says the firm’s election model reckons Americans’ most recent experience of inflation, the job market and economic activity will hold sway and give Harris a slight majority of the vote in enough of the seven swing states to nudge her to an Electoral College victory.Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024
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Atlas Cloud, the IT outfit that conducted the research, warns that cybercriminals could use this information to infiltrate a firm’s IT systems, potentially gaining access to valuable data or intercepting transactions.Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Forty-two states require voters who vote by mail to apply for the absentee ballot, and those approval processes are thorough, according to the Brennan Center for Justice, a non-profit public policy institute.Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2024
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According to a June 13, 2024 report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a nonpartisan research and policy institute, Trump’s 2017 tax cuts mostly benefited the rich.Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 24 Oct. 2024
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Here's where Here's how to get your house on azcentral's annual Phoenix-area holiday lights map Ralph Fiennes leads an all-star cast in the search for a new pope in 'Conclave' A legacy of empowerment Duarte’s vision for Mariachi Pasión extends beyond performance.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2024
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In the stillness of the house, that violent pounding was the only noise.Yukio Mishima, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024
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Music is such a unifying force, and the positive response from both groups gave me the courage to keep sharing.Jordan Greene, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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And so in 2017, the group criticized the swift dismantling of Sam Durant’s Scaffold.Maddie Klett, ARTnews.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Establishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establishment. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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