grand opening
noun
: a special celebration held to mark the opening of a new business or public place (such as a park or stadium)
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Perhaps in some people’s minds was the Friday three days prior, when Ratcliffe had visited Carrington for the grand opening of the new main building, which had been extensively reshaped and improved over the last year to the tune of £50million ($67.9m).
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Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
What to know about the policy West End School President Greg Ross also praised his students and the school's efforts at the grand opening.
—Lillian Metzmeier, The Courier-Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
This weekend, McCollum will open another door of hope for those in need at the grand opening of One9 Trauma and Behavioral Health, continuing years of supporting victims of human trafficking and abuse through her nonprofit, Ophelia Speaks.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Free food and prizes will be served at the grand opening celebration on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Rancho Cordova.
—Kat Tran, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
What to know about the policy West End School President Greg Ross also praised his students and the school's efforts at the grand opening.
—Lillian Metzmeier, The Courier-Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
This weekend, McCollum will open another door of hope for those in need at the grand opening of One9 Trauma and Behavioral Health, continuing years of supporting victims of human trafficking and abuse through her nonprofit, Ophelia Speaks.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Free food and prizes will be served at the grand opening celebration on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Rancho Cordova.
—Kat Tran, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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“Grand opening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20opening. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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