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inauguration

[in-aw-gyuh-rey-shuhn, -guh-] / ɪnˌɔ gyəˈreɪ ʃən, -gə- /


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At the inauguration of a new phase of the Galkynysh plant in mid-April, Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov -- former president and now father of the nation -- hailed the country's important ties with Beijing.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Dulles served as Eisenhower’s secretary of state from his first inauguration until Dulles’s death from cancer, in May 1959.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The 10-year Treasury yield has fallen 0.584 percentage points to 4.04% since Trump’s inauguration, reflecting near-term market stability.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

Reagan ordered 7,000 pounds of Jelly Bellys for his 1981 inauguration, The Times reported.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

Prior to the inauguration of the Defiance Campaign, a rally, called the Day of the Volunteers, was held in Durban on June 22.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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