establishing

UK /ɪˈstæblɪʃɪŋ/ US /ɪˈstæblɪʃɪŋ/

noun 1

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noun

The act by which something is established; establishment.

This course consists of the overturnings and establishings of the various successive empires under which the Church of Christ, both in its Jewish and Christian state, should exist […]

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ADJ.

alternative, diplomatic, federal, naval, perpetual, practical, so-called

They succeeded in establishing diplomatic relations with the neighboring country after years of tension.

VERB + ESTABLISHING

aiming, began, consists, decree, despaired, expressed, interest, means

The government began establishing new regulations to improve food safety standards across the country.

ESTABLISHING + NOUN

alibi, day, dictatorships, five-day, footholds, friendship, garrison, herds

The detective focused on establishing an alibi for the suspect during the critical hours.

PREP.

between, in, in

The two companies worked together on establishing in the market before competing directly.

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This course consists of the overturnings and establishings of the various successive empires under which the Church of Christ, both in its Jewish and Christian state, should exist […]

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We are aiming at establishing the five-day workweek.

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He despaired of establishing his office in Calcutta.

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By establishing Takeshima Day, it is hoped that more Japanese people will learn about the Takeshima islands.

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Kant, in his book "Perpetual Peace", offers a very practical means of establishing means of perpetual peace between nations.

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The main idea of the international language Esperanto consists of establishing contacts between various cultures.

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