The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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"Top universities cut entry grades as fewer foreign students apply" says the Sunday Times, reporting top institutions are becoming "more flexible" for students who miss their grades or apply during clearing.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
The company also is being asked to provide free broadband and Wi-Fi service for about 50 eligible institutions, including schools, libraries and community centers for several years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
Exam leaks were the spark, but the anger quickly spread to deeper frustrations among young Indians over jobs, economic opportunities and a lack of faith in institutions.
From Barron's ● Aug. 8, 2026
Arendt had spent years among institutions that preserved continuity imperfectly—and could fail catastrophically.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
What we fail to appreciate is that our modern institutions function on exactly the same basis.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
