the establishment

noun

: the part of a particular group that has power or control
His novels were disliked by the literary establishment.
the medical establishment

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In the post, Parlor cited a significant shift in visits over the years as the environment around the establishment changed. — Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026 In other words, when the person putting the open sign is not truly in charge of the establishment, the credibility of the claim comes under scrutiny, deterring entry. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026 The restoration also comes 40 years after the establishment of the Chinati Foundation and the completion of 100 untitled works in mill aluminum, which have not been moved since 1986. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 19 Aug. 2026 As a sports bar concept, there’s nothing that matters more than having any game, any time, for customers walking into the establishment. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the establishment

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“The establishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20establishment. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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