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as in establishing
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
inaugurated the college's athletic program for women
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as in inducting
to put into an office or welcome into an organization with special ceremonies
the president inaugurated the newest member of the club with a welcoming speech
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Recent Examples of inaugurating
Kim has moved quickly to capitalize, pouring investment into modernizing his capital and inaugurating one tourist resort after another.
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Stella Kim,
NBC news,
8 June 2026
In 1958, liberals and conservatives reached an agreement to alternate power, inaugurating the period known as the National Front.
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Roberto Andrés,
The Dial,
28 May 2026
The brand is also inaugurating a partnership with Foster Love, a nonprofit for children in foster care.
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James Manso,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
Recorded at Glendale’s UHF Studio, Davis worked closely with producer-bassist Dan Horne and guitarist John Lee Shannon, inaugurating a new songwriting partnership—one that trades the solitary melancholia of her earlier albums for something more open-ended and conversational.
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Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
This program collects two mid-length documentaries by Raymond Depardon from the mid-1970s, inaugurating a career-spanning interest in former French colonial Africa.
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Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2026
ChatGPT passed that benchmark earlier this year, inaugurating a new technological era, though not necessarily one of superhuman intelligence.
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Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
17 Dec. 2025
On Thursday, President Emmanuel Macron visited each of the attack sites before inaugurating a new memorial garden behind Paris City Hall.
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Rebecca Rosman,
NPR,
13 Nov. 2025
Japan and the world commemorated the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, inaugurating a new era of human history.
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Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Aug. 2025
Stella Kim,
NBC news,
8 June 2026
In 1958, liberals and conservatives reached an agreement to alternate power, inaugurating the period known as the National Front.
—
Roberto Andrés,
The Dial,
28 May 2026
The brand is also inaugurating a partnership with Foster Love, a nonprofit for children in foster care.
—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
Recorded at Glendale’s UHF Studio, Davis worked closely with producer-bassist Dan Horne and guitarist John Lee Shannon, inaugurating a new songwriting partnership—one that trades the solitary melancholia of her earlier albums for something more open-ended and conversational.
—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
This program collects two mid-length documentaries by Raymond Depardon from the mid-1970s, inaugurating a career-spanning interest in former French colonial Africa.
—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2026
ChatGPT passed that benchmark earlier this year, inaugurating a new technological era, though not necessarily one of superhuman intelligence.
—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
17 Dec. 2025
On Thursday, President Emmanuel Macron visited each of the attack sites before inaugurating a new memorial garden behind Paris City Hall.
—
Rebecca Rosman,
NPR,
13 Nov. 2025
Japan and the world commemorated the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, inaugurating a new era of human history.
—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inaugurating
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Onboard mechanical systems convert the kinetic movement of waves into a steady supply of electricity, establishing a continuous power source that functions independently of weather-dependent terrestrial renewables like solar or wind.
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Worthington spent 14 seasons in the major leagues and appeared in 602 games, establishing himself as one of the premier relief pitchers of his era.
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As for the one who had the honor of inducting her?
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The Minnesota Vikings are inducting former running back Adrian Peterson into the club's Ring of Honor this year, the team announced Monday.
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The suit involved not only the church but founding Pastor Robert Morris and former elder Steve Dulin.
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This recognition contradicted almost two centuries of Colonial practice, making it among the most radical achievements of the founding era.
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The ceiling of this roster is one where Flagg has the ball in his hands, initiating the offense as a point forward.
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The United States and Iran signed an initial agreement to end the war on Wednesday, initiating a 60-day negotiation period between both countries to reach a final deal.
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The film, written and directed by pioneering Saudi helmer Haifaa Al Mansour (Wadjda, The Perfect Candidate), premiered at TIFF and just played the Tribeca Festival.
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In keeping with America’s entrepreneurial and pioneering spirit, the evolution of American wine has been bumpy yet swift.
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Since launching in October, the machine has featured more than 80 artists and nearly 3,000 pieces of artwork.
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The cut quickly climbed to the top space in early June after launching on the list in late February.
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Routes Rooted in Heritage And Community The Auto Odyssey expansion builds on the program’s original blueprint by introducing travelers to new facets of Faroese heritage and community action.
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Debate is raging all over the world about the place AI should have in schools, with some studies on US children suggesting that introducing generative AI into education can erode children's ability to develop cognitive and social skills.
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Antiques mix with more contemporary wallpapers and fabrics, creating a comfortably eclectic vibe.
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Some of the smoke may stay higher in the sky, creating a milky or hazy appearance.
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