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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
Create or log in to a Google account, then visit the Google One website or install the Android or iOS app.
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Simon Hill, Wired News, 31 May 2025
In theory, someone could install one of these units outside their home and use it to refuel their vehicle before heading out for the day.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 28 May 2025
However, if the compost is soggy and open to the air, add a lid to the bin to keep the rain out, or install a tarp or other covering over your compost in wet weather.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2025
So over time, the use of electric fencing, and the expertise needed to install and maintain it, has spread through her community and the surrounding region, with 535 electric fences installed to date.
—Lesley Evans Ogden, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2025
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Simon Hill, Wired News, 31 May 2025
In theory, someone could install one of these units outside their home and use it to refuel their vehicle before heading out for the day.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 28 May 2025
However, if the compost is soggy and open to the air, add a lid to the bin to keep the rain out, or install a tarp or other covering over your compost in wet weather.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2025
So over time, the use of electric fencing, and the expertise needed to install and maintain it, has spread through her community and the surrounding region, with 535 electric fences installed to date.
—Lesley Evans Ogden, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Martens will inaugurate his tenure at Margiela with an Artisanal collection due to be unveiled on July 9 at 7.30 p.m. After presenting his first couture collection for Valentino in January, Alessandro Michele is sitting out this season.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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In March 2025, Turkey and Azerbaijan inaugurated a new gas pipeline connecting Nakhichevan to Turkey’s gas grid, and thus reduced Nakhichevan’s decades-old reliance on Iranian energy.—
Zaur Shiriyev,
Foreign Affairs,
26 May 2025
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In April, Awake Illinois lodged similar allegations against Valley View District 365-U, which inspired passionate pleas in support of LGBTQ+ youth at a school board meeting for the Bolingbrook-Romeoville district.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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One of Diddy’s lawyers, Brian Steel, who rose to prominence for defending Young Thug during his RICO trial in Atlanta, lodged this question during accuser Mia’s second day of cross-examination.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
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Octo-hires often get inducted into a position when a company catfishes them, refusing to disclose the full responsibilities of the role.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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In the end, Rhodes officially inducts the four magicians into The Eye and becomes their handler for all future performances.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough can usually be seen perched atop the Senate dais, helping to make sure the Senate floor runs according to the rules.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
3 June 2025
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Hikers will also have the chance to lounge and swim from two beaches, Mosquito Beach, which is flanked by sandstone cliffs, and Chapel Beach, which sits at the mouth of Chapel River with a view of Chapel Rock, a sandstone arch with a solitary pine tree perched on its expanse.—
Graham Averill,
Outside Online,
30 May 2025
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Anthony Devlin/Press Association via AP What To Know The recall was initiated by Publix on May 9 and was classified by the FDA on June 3.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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Since it was initiated five months ago, the prescribed fire has burned 130 acres of private land.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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The drones — deployed from trucks parked along highways in proximity to Russian military installations — were used to strike 41 heavy bomber jets in bases as far away as Murmansk in Russia's Arctic north and Irkutsk in Siberia, more than 2,700 miles away from the Ukrainian border.—
Charles Maynes,
NPR,
2 June 2025
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The driver of the BMW initially left the area and parked not far away, according to Booth.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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Iceland, the small Nordic country nestled way out in the Atlantic Ocean, has a head start on most.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
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In the conversation, the actress addressed the critics of her Mother’s Day social media post, which featured her and her man nestled in bed and promoting Let’s Spin lubricant.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
5 June 2025
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As capital and policy continue to align, renewables are positioned not just to compete—but also to lead.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Netflix The streaming giant is firing on all cylinders and well positioned for growth, according to the firm.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
7 June 2025
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“Install.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/install. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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