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as in to inaugurate
to put into an office or welcome into an organization with special ceremonies
installed her as the new principal of the high school
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as in to lodge
to establish or place comfortably or snugly
installed herself in an easy chair by the fireplace and remained there for the rest of the afternoon
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Recent Examples of install
Today, Jessie the cowgirl (Joan Cusack) must fend off Lilypad (Greta Lee), an interactive tablet that can play games, sing karaoke and install existential despair.
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Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
The company plans to install an additional 64 systems at its new Long Beach facility over the next two years.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
Newsom also opposed a ballot measure in 2022 to increase taxes on the wealthy, which would have funded programs that help people buy electric cars or install more chargers.
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ABC News,
18 June 2026
Board President Tom Olsen said the area's significance came to light after an archeological study was completed last year, when the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board voted to install fencing around the dog park area.
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Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
The company plans to install an additional 64 systems at its new Long Beach facility over the next two years.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
Newsom also opposed a ballot measure in 2022 to increase taxes on the wealthy, which would have funded programs that help people buy electric cars or install more chargers.
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ABC News,
18 June 2026
Board President Tom Olsen said the area's significance came to light after an archeological study was completed last year, when the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board voted to install fencing around the dog park area.
—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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On the May day of our visit, 81-year-old Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni was being inaugurated for a seventh term in office.
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The Vet, fairly new then, was inaugurated in 1971 to replace the ancient and decaying Connie Mack Stadium.
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From a range of lodging options to activities and amenities that will please your whole crew, Ocean Edge delivers both classic Cape Cod vibes and a genuinely great family vacation experience.
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Contact the establishment and lodge a complaint about hygiene and safety.
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Named after the first coach inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame, the coach of the year award celebrates leaders on and off the field.
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Mark Recchi, formerly Bergeron’s right wing, was inducted in 2017.
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From the nearby lighthouse, visitors craned for a better view of Swift’s mansion, a sprawling white home perched atop a rocky bluff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
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Rumors take hold From the nearby lighthouse, visitors craned for a better view of Swift’s mansion, a sprawling white home perched atop a rocky bluff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
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Traffic is expected to be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and closed streets around Penn Station for fans going to MetLife Stadium, which FIFA calls New York New Jersey Stadium.
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The case was initiated in August by an asylum-seeker from Guatemala who was arrested after leaving a routine immigration hearing in San Francisco and then held without access to adequate hygiene, sanitation, medical care and legal advice, according to the complaint.
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Well, the gentlemen need a place to park the lids, because the social froth in the Royal Box or in any other Royal Ascot enclosure can become quite demanding, and there are many, many black or grey toppers in attendance.
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The $4 per hour matches what the city’s garages charge, which also might incentivize people planning for a night out to park at a garage since the first 90 minutes are free.
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His container home, nestled in the countryside near Lille in northern France, embodies this innovative spirit.
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Bennett, who turned 2 on May 8, channeled his father during the Masters Tournament’s Par 3 Contest in April, toting a toy golf club on the course while little brother Remy, born March 27, nestled up against Meredith, 30.
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The programming, the partnerships, all of it was designed to position Cayman as a cultural destination, not just a financial or diving one.
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The hotel will be open year-round, designed to draw guests beyond the ski season and onto the hiking trails, positioning Cortina as a destination for all seasons.
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“Install.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/install. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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