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the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization the pomp and circumstance of a presidential inauguration

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Recent Examples of inauguration Tensions between Washington and Brussels have been simmering since Trump’s inauguration in January, when the White House leader immediately signaled his intention to impose tariffs on the bloc. Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025 After President Donald Trump’s inauguration, Clark began receiving guidance about words and concepts no longer allowed on the Army Corps’ online presence. Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025 Since his inauguration, Trump has enacted steep tariffs on China—20% on all goods, plus 25% on any steel and aluminum. Megan Poinski, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 For example: In early January, Moroney’s name began trending on X after news broke that Carrie Underwood would sing at Donald Trump’s inauguration. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inauguration

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“Inauguration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inauguration. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.

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