1
as in institutes
a public organization with a particular purpose or function
a charitable institution devoted to raising funds to feed the hungry
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2
as in fixtures
a person who has long been associated with a place or activity
an actor who has been a Broadway institution for decades
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3
as in organizations
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
an institution devoted to studying social problems and proposing solutions for them
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Recent Examples of institutions
In addition to those strategies, look for more colleges to tighten their financial belts in order bring expenses into line with what’s likely to be reduced revenue, particularly at those private institutions that depend heavily on tuition dollars to fund their operations.
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Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
For supporters, the appeal of his administration revolves in part around his promises to gut the federal government, seek retribution against his political enemies, and remake American institutions.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
This flexibility ensures that institutions can enforce security standards without compromising on usability.
—Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The only predictable thing about crypto seems to be its penchant for attracting and enriching a patchwork of individuals with qualities including, but not limited to, an appetite for risk, an overwhelming optimism about the benefits of technology, or a healthy distrust of institutions.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
The design itself appears to reflect the Met’s ambitions of globalizing its modern and contemporary art galleries, which have historically skewed American and European, as is the case at many major US institutions.
—Alex Greenberger For Artnews, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
No investor, from individuals to institutions, wants to be dependent on a dwindling number of brokers for bonds.
—Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The last time government institutions demonstrated such rapid mobilization was during the Second World War.
—Greg Orme, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Our financial institution customers are currently investing in advanced technology and analytics to protect consumers and the institutions themselves from fraudsters.
—Craig Costigan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
For supporters, the appeal of his administration revolves in part around his promises to gut the federal government, seek retribution against his political enemies, and remake American institutions.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
This flexibility ensures that institutions can enforce security standards without compromising on usability.
—Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The only predictable thing about crypto seems to be its penchant for attracting and enriching a patchwork of individuals with qualities including, but not limited to, an appetite for risk, an overwhelming optimism about the benefits of technology, or a healthy distrust of institutions.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
The design itself appears to reflect the Met’s ambitions of globalizing its modern and contemporary art galleries, which have historically skewed American and European, as is the case at many major US institutions.
—Alex Greenberger For Artnews, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
No investor, from individuals to institutions, wants to be dependent on a dwindling number of brokers for bonds.
—Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The last time government institutions demonstrated such rapid mobilization was during the Second World War.
—Greg Orme, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Our financial institution customers are currently investing in advanced technology and analytics to protect consumers and the institutions themselves from fraudsters.
—Craig Costigan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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More specifically, Flick will miss fixtures against Leganes on Sunday and an important showdown with a side fast emerging as a potential rival in the title race in Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid, which visits Montjuic like Leganes on December 21.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Wooden fixtures and sandy-veined Greek marble floors set a tone of rustic luxury, while expansive balconies offer exquisite views of Spinalonga and the bay.William Leigh, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Success will increasingly depend on how well organizations can balance the deployment of emerging technologies with the human expertise needed to maximize their potential.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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To achieve this alignment between teams, organizations should establish regular cross-functional meetings between IT and OT teams.Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The transition supports the development of environmentally sustainable economies and societies.Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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With aging populations becoming a global challenge, tools like AgeXtend could redefine how societies approach health and wellness.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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The corn kernels and 21-pronged gear that form our state flower, the violet, represent the agricultural and industrial foundations of our state and its status as the 21st state admitted to the Union.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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For brands, success lies in building flexible foundations that work for both current and future commerce paradigms.Kiri Masters, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Tesla has no independent dealerships, but dealership associations in multiple states have filed numerous lawsuits against Tesla to prevent the company from selling cars.Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
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Mistletoe has many mythic associations, but the most popular by far is the Christmas tradition of compelling people to kiss under it.Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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That’s all sort of fraternities.Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
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Director Ethan Berger has spoken a lot about you being fully immersed in the character and doing your own field research by going to different fraternities and parties.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Institutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/institutions. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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