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Collocations for establishment - noun

1. act of starting sth

ADJ.

formal
the formal establishment of the republic in 1948
gradual, rapid

VERB + ESTABLISHMENT

call for, support
Opposition MPs are calling for the establishment of an independent food and drugs agency.
agree to, consent to | lead to
This report led to the establishment of a special committee to investigate the matter.
allow (for), enable, provide for
a law allowing the establishment of private television stations
announce | see
The months that followed saw the establishment of a strong military presence in the region.

PREP.

with the ~ of
With the establishment of major new markets, the economy is thriving.

2. shop/business/organization

ADJ.

catering, educational, military, research, training
She''s now running a small government research establishment.

ADJ.

academic, art, literary, medical, musical, political, religious, scientific | British, French, etc.
The British Establishment is very slow to accept change.

VERB + ESTABLISHMENT

offend
His abstract paintings offended the art establishment.

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