as in to induct
to put into an office or welcome into an organization with special ceremonies
the new secretary of the treasury was instated on Monday
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Recent Examples of instate
In response to the lawsuit, the government argued that an injunction was unnecessary, since the federal government had already restored the students’ immigration statuses and instated a new policy — on April 26 — that the government wouldn’t revoke immigration statuses again for the same reason.
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Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2025
Tariffs on most countries remain on hold because of 90-day pauses instated by Trump, meant to usher in trade deals, and uncertainty over Trump’s authority to instate double-digit tariffs remains.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 30 May 2025
Given the recent diagnoses linked to a single donor, however, Kasper argues that there should be a limit on the number of births or families for a single donor instated across Europe.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 25 May 2025
In March, the Trump administration briefly instated a 25% tariff on Mexico.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2025
Tariffs on most countries remain on hold because of 90-day pauses instated by Trump, meant to usher in trade deals, and uncertainty over Trump’s authority to instate double-digit tariffs remains.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 30 May 2025
Given the recent diagnoses linked to a single donor, however, Kasper argues that there should be a limit on the number of births or families for a single donor instated across Europe.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 25 May 2025
In March, the Trump administration briefly instated a 25% tariff on Mexico.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Patrick Kelly burst onto the Paris fashion scene in the 1980s, becoming the first American and the first Black designer inducted into the prestigious Chambre Syndicale du Prêt-à-Porter.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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Vossen was inducted into the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) Silver Circle and honored as Nonprofit Leader of the Year by the Anthem Awards.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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Bhutan Known for its Gross National Happiness concept and unspoiled natural beauty, in 2022 the country inaugurated the 250-mile Trans-Bhutan Trail, which is open to both day hikers and serious trekkers.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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The firm has been trialing its electric vehicles in various cities over the last couple of years, and inaugurated an assembly and testing plant in Hayward, California, to produce 10,000 vans annually that Zoox itself will own and operate.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Sep. 2025
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The zoo's sustainability team planned to install solar panels on the center's roof as part of their community initiative to help neighbors tackle energy costs and be eco-friendly.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Sep. 2025
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Designed to be low-cost and easy to install, the system could be fielded across Air Force and joint EOD units within existing budgets.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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In the last quarter, the partnership has facilitated recovery of more than 26,600 kilograms of textiles from 23 hotels and initiated conversations with 12 hotel groups in Delhi.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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The company has also initiated a search process to find a permanent successor.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Instate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instate. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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