installations

plural of installation
1
as in inaugurations
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization the installation of a new president takes place once every four years

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as in facilities
a structure that is designed and built for a particular purpose a massive installation that supplies the electrical power needs for the entire state

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Recent Examples of installations However, Reuters reported that many chargers remained idle for long periods, and that public chargers in China were predominantly slower, non‑public installations used at residences, a pattern that contributed to low average daily revenue at numerous public sites. Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025 With panels that can be deployed, rolled up, and redeployed, organizations from sports arenas to commercial rooftops—even emergency response teams—can harness clean energy without the heavy logistics of traditional photovoltaic installations. Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025 Since then, inspectors from the UN’s nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), have been unable to access Iran’s nuclear installations. Tim Lister, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025 Choose from Montage Healdsburg, an ultra-luxurious resort on a quiet property outside of town; the Madrona, an 1881 mansion–turned–hotel that was remodeled in 2022; or Harmon Guest House on the town’s main plaza, with its 39 bright, contemporary rooms, in-house art installations, and a rooftop bar. Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025 Featuring gravity-defying structures and signature patterns, the installations reflect the Bold collection’s daring spirit. Essence, 25 Aug. 2025 Trump has long said wind power turbines are unattractive and endanger birds, and that solar installations take up too much land. Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2025 This marks a 54 percent increase from 2023 and accounts for more than half of all installations worldwide. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2025 Local artist Betsy Schulz will join them to present her iconic installations. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
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  • How to stay involved As MPS navigates decisions on student programming, facilities and budget challenges, the district is trying new ways to engage families.
    Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Renovations are under way at the museum’s Skokie location, which is adding a new visitor welcome center, expanding the auditorium and introducing additional facilities.
    Kelly Haramis, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
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  • Critics haven’t been so kind to the new Conjuring movie — the same could be said for most installments — but early audience reaction is promising.
    Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The iconic red lightsaber was used by Darth Vader to duel in The Empire Strikes Back and The Return of the Jedi, which were the fifth and sixth instalments in the franchise but the second and third to hit the screens.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
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  • Treat them with the same care as your home, your investments, and your family treasures.
    Jamie Hopkins, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The arrests also raised alarm in Seoul, further complicating tense US-South Korea relations over investments agreed to in their trade deal, the Financial Times reported.
    Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2025

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“Installations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installations. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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