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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
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.
—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
Eisenman has also broadened the brand’s appeal to bring in other generations, most recently inaugurating a 360-degree campaign with new global ambassador Leighton Meester.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 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
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
Eisenman has also broadened the brand’s appeal to bring in other generations, most recently inaugurating a 360-degree campaign with new global ambassador Leighton Meester.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 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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Not to take anything away from her legendary performance as an award-winning athlete, but these style choices are meaningful in their own right, establishing her as the latest Gen Z addition to a long line of athletes who refuse to sacrifice personal style on the world's stage.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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Bills still alive Local governments would be banned from establishing their own forms of identification under this House bill.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
20 Feb. 2026
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Prince did the honors of inducting them.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Feb. 2026
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San Jose celebrated another set of sports heroes Thursday night at SAP Center, inducting the 30th class into the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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In addition to Chervinsky, the organization’s founding team is composed of policy counsel Brad Bourque, formerly an associate at Sullivan & Cromwell, and policy director Salah Ghazzal, previously policy lead at Variant.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Despite being one of the league’s founding clubs, FCD is still searching for its first MLS Cup, a contrast to reigning champion Inter Miami, which lifted the trophy in just its eighth year of existence.—
Abraham Nudelstejer,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Known as a wet dress rehearsal, the test involved fueling the mission’s rocket, the Space Launch System (SLS), readying the crew capsule and initiating a mock launch countdown.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
20 Feb. 2026
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Redmayne demonstrated his producer chops when initiating the West End revival of Cabaret starring Jessie Buckley.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2026
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Justin’s pioneering spirit — and the leadership of Andrew, Pieter and colleagues worldwide — created an organization defined by its powerful belief in independent creators.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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Funeral arrangements for Coconut Grove advocate and pioneering Black nurse Thelma Gibson have been announced.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Eight years after launching her eponymous cosmetics brand Westman Atelier, the makeup artist feels more self-assured than ever.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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Rodney Harrison, former NYPD chief of department under ex-Mayor de Blasio, has been involved in conversations with the Mamdani administration on launching the effort, a source familiar with the situation told the Daily News.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2026
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Lanson Place answered the call in 2005 as one of Hong Kong’s first boutique hotels, introducing a more intimate, residential-style approach to luxury.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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All four companies have taken steps to improve safety, including by introducing parental controls tools, adding privacy settings for young users, increasing content restrictions and offering options to limit notifications or time spent scrolling.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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When creating the outfits for the first 2001 Bridget Jones cast, Fleming sought to give Jones — whose diary entries detailed her romantic adventures, weight, and alcohol and cigarette consumption — a pragmatic, somewhat disheveled look that would feel relatable to busy women.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The wreath is made with artificial jasmine, lavender, and daisies, as well as other wildflowers, creating a vibrant piece for your front door.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2026
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