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also instalments
as in inaugurations
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization
attended the installment of the new university president
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Recent Examples of installments
Bonuses will be paid to all Unknown Worlds staffers instead of only those who were there when Krafton acquired the studio in 2021, and they’ll be paid out in three yearly installments, according to Bloomberg.
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Jay Peters,
The Verge,
1 July 2026
So, who else auditioned for the various installments in George Lucas' intergalactic epic?
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Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Big Bang Theory co-creators Lorre and Bill Prady created the series with Zak Penn, and all three executive produce along with Kyle Newacheck, who directed several installments of the 10-episode season.
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Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
After all, the franchise has grossed more than $3 billion in worldwide box-office revenue, and its third and fourth installments each made more than $1 billion globally.
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Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
The lawsuit, filed in Hennepin County District Court, followed a 2022 investigation by ProPublica and the Sahan Journal that found a rising market in Minnesota for contract-for-deed home sales, in which homebuyers pay the sellers directly in installments.
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Andy Mannix,
ProPublica,
23 June 2026
In total, the film series has collected more than $3 billion at the global box office since the first film debuted in 1995, with two of its installments surpassing $1 billion each worldwide.
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Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Ninel Conde is the next Latin star to be featured in Vix‘s docuseries Sin Filtro, following installments starring Chiquis and Gloria Trevi.
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Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
The eight-page installments of Marvel Comics Presents contrasted with the 20-22 pages of the standard Marvel comic books of that time.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Jay Peters,
The Verge,
1 July 2026
So, who else auditioned for the various installments in George Lucas' intergalactic epic?
—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Big Bang Theory co-creators Lorre and Bill Prady created the series with Zak Penn, and all three executive produce along with Kyle Newacheck, who directed several installments of the 10-episode season.
—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
After all, the franchise has grossed more than $3 billion in worldwide box-office revenue, and its third and fourth installments each made more than $1 billion globally.
—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
The lawsuit, filed in Hennepin County District Court, followed a 2022 investigation by ProPublica and the Sahan Journal that found a rising market in Minnesota for contract-for-deed home sales, in which homebuyers pay the sellers directly in installments.
—
Andy Mannix,
ProPublica,
23 June 2026
In total, the film series has collected more than $3 billion at the global box office since the first film debuted in 1995, with two of its installments surpassing $1 billion each worldwide.
—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Ninel Conde is the next Latin star to be featured in Vix‘s docuseries Sin Filtro, following installments starring Chiquis and Gloria Trevi.
—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
The eight-page installments of Marvel Comics Presents contrasted with the 20-22 pages of the standard Marvel comic books of that time.
—
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for installments
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The main festivities have been deemed a National Special Security Event, a designation used for massive events like Super Bowls and presidential inaugurations.
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Such designations are typically invoked for major events like presidential inaugurations or summits of world leaders and trigger a massive federal security response.
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Van Dijk and her fellow travelers even brought their own swag to give out and said inaugurals feel like a bonding experience for everyone on the flight.
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Richard Salmon, of The Air Conditioning Company, says the London firm has seen a 25-30% annual increase in installations since the residential lockdowns of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Additionally, 42 aircraft were lost or damaged, and 20 military installations were hit, leading to $29 billion in repair costs and an $80 billion supplement request.
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The acquisition aims to fuel Air Sprint's next phase of growth, including fleet expansion, operational enhancements, and technology investments to solidify its market leadership.
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Its investments include companies focused on decarbonization, climate adaptation, water and pollution management, financial inclusion, and healthcare impact.
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Cerebras Systems – The artificial intelligence chipmaker saw shares rocket 20% after a slate of bullish initiations from Wall Street firms.
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But some like the Kimbell’s have eyes and other piercings cut into them and used likely as part of initiations or the end of a ritual.
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“Installments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installments. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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