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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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Here are luckiest numbers, places to play Powerball numbers 11/2/24 The winning numbers for Saturday night's drawing were 10, 45, 48, 58, 61, and the Powerball is 2.Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Nov. 2024
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Tornadoes were reported just east of Oklahoma City, and tornado and thunderstorm warnings were in place through early morning in the Oklahoma City area, the weather service said.Chris Boyette, CNN, 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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Moreover, with the American public increasingly distrustful of nearly all institutions, small business retains its sheen.Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 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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Alpha Genesis is responsible for the maintenance, feeding, and veterinary care of monkeys at its primary facility in Yemassee.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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Another attack in September 2019 was at a U.S. military facility in Somalia.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Hudson Rock adds that the hacker apparently stole the data by uncovering the login credentials for the Hot Topic database after a third-party retail analytics firm, Robling, was infected with malware.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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The applicant for the rezoning of the 1.05-acre property at 303 S. Promenade Blvd. was Swope Consulting LLC, a civil engineering and land surveying firm.Gael Langdon, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 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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Teams were in the field to assess houses and other structures that have been destroyed or damaged.Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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In November, Kevin sets tree stands low in mountain draws, often fairly close to houses, roads, and developments.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 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 14 Nov. 2024.
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