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Used with adverbs:
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The project was initially established in the early part of the century."
(initially, originally, first)
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The United Nations was formally established in 1945."
(formally, officially)
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He has firmly established his position in the organization."
(firmly, securely)
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The rules of the game are not fully established."
(fully, totally, completely)
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They have effectively established new smoking policies on campus."
(effectively, clearly, successfully)
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They have definitely established the timeline of the disaster."
(definitely, finally)
Used with verbs:
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They are attempting to establish new educational standards."
(be + attempting to, be + trying to, be + working to)
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They were able to establish a tech industry in the area."
(be + able to, helped to)
Used with prepositions:
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He has established a reputation as a tough teacher."
(as)
Used with nouns:
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Settlers established a trading post at this location."
(settlers, pioneers)
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An alliance was established between the three countries."
(alliance, agreement, treaty)
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They established boundaries between the plots of land."
(boundaries, fences, borders)
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They established their headquarters near the river."
(headquarters, base, town, settlement, offices, business, camp, colony)
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He tried to establish communication between the two sides."
(communication, an agreement, common ground)
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Genghis Khan established a dynasty in Asia."
(dynasty, empire)
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We are working to establish new standards for bilingual education."
(standards, guidelines, rules, procedures, policies, objectives, expectations)
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They established a hierarchy within the organization."
(hierarchy, framework, committee, department)
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She established contact with the new neighbors."
(contact, communication, a connection, friendship)
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He worked hard to establish his position within the company."
(position, reputation, relevance, credibility, identity, importance)
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The lawyers have to establish innocence."
(innocence, guilt, alibis)
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They established a task force to deal with the problem."
(task force, hotline, committee, commission, team)
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The team established their domination over their opponent."
(domination, lead)
