Definition of instatenext
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 The traffic of commercial vessels will immediately start and considering the need for removing the technical and military obstacles and demining by the Islamic Republic of Iran will be instated within 30 days. Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 17 June 2026 The traffic of commercial vessels will immediately start and, considering the needs for removing the technical and military obstacles and demining by the Islamic Republic of Iran, will be instated within 30 days. Arkansas Online, 17 June 2026 Though temporary, Winn says the service will act as a pilot for potentially instating it permanently. Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026 The governor also proposed instating stricter asset limits for Medi-Cal applicants — increasing the amount that assets will be included in income calculation to determine eligibility for the subsidized healthcare. Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for instate
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  • Parton was also inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999 and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022.
    Deborah Day, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Owner Jo Ellard, the youngest person ever inducted into the National Cutting Horse Association’s Member Hall of Fame, worked with Auberge Resorts to bring the western luxury hotel to life.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026
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  • Osservatorio Fondazione Prada, inaugurated in December 2016 and dedicated to artistic curation, occupies the uppermost levels.
    Luke Leitch, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2026
  • This inaugurated the transatlantic African slave trade, which lasted until 1808, when it was banned by Congress.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
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  • New developments would no longer be allowed to install cool-season turf grasses.
    Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Peace of mind is front of mind, thanks to this wireless security camera that installs in a matter of minutes.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2026
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  • Oppenheimer initiates Vishay Intertechnology as outperform Oppenheimer said the semis manufacturer has plenty of upside.
    Michael Bloom, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Bicyclists initiated a letter-writing campaign urging that Taubman be charged.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026

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“Instate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instate. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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