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 deal also promises to boost pay, which could set a precedent for other institutions—but raises will not be instated until 2026 at the earliest.
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Bykatie Langin, science.org, 10 Jan. 2025
Based on previous data, a minority of Medicare enrollees are likely to see a significant reduction in spending compared to before the cap was instated.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 31 Dec. 2024
Later on Tuesday, officials instated a power blackout as a operation to move the crowd out began.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 27 Nov. 2024
Voluntary abdication has become a pattern for the royal family of the world's wealthiest country, and the ceremony will instate Prince Guillaume as Lieutenant-Representative for his father.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
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Bykatie Langin, science.org, 10 Jan. 2025
Based on previous data, a minority of Medicare enrollees are likely to see a significant reduction in spending compared to before the cap was instated.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 31 Dec. 2024
Later on Tuesday, officials instated a power blackout as a operation to move the crowd out began.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 27 Nov. 2024
Voluntary abdication has become a pattern for the royal family of the world's wealthiest country, and the ceremony will instate Prince Guillaume as Lieutenant-Representative for his father.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
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Tracks from any of the approximately 400 legends will be eligible, including judge Lionel Richie, who was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Tight end Antonio Gates, a former Charger, will officially be inducted into the Hall of Fame on Aug. 2, alongside cornerback Eric Allen, defensive end Jared Allen and wide receiver Sterling Sharpe.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Later this year, the company will inaugurate L’Isle-d’Espagnac, a leather goods workshop in Charente, while Loupes in Gironde, and Charleville-Mézières in Ardennes, will open in 2026 and 2027, respectively.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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As soon as Trump was inaugurated on Jan. 20, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials began turning away migrants at the Mexico border, canceling their appointments.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Any Android user can install AVG’s free mobile antivirus, which combines a substantial collection of security features with many, many upsell opportunities.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Apr. 2025
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The following month, as immigrants were crossing from Mexico, Abbott announced the state would install a 1,000-foot strip of buoys to prevent river crossings.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Apr. 2025
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China is currently still saddled with a 145% import tariff, and the others were slated for tariffs ranging from 26% to 49% before Trump's 90-day pause initiated on April 9.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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These bids can be small, like asking us about ourselves and our day, inviting us to an event, or initiating touch.—
Myisha Battle,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Instate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instate. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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