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as in inauguration
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization the installation of a new president takes place once every four years

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as in facility
a structure that is designed and built for a particular purpose a massive installation that supplies the electrical power needs for the entire state

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Recent Examples of installation The installation space also features a piano, where musicians perform throughout the exhibition’s run. Jacoba Urist, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 June 2025 When the defense breaks off to the second field for the installation portion of practice, the White of old is as clear as day. Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 2 June 2025 The catalog will also feature installation images and other surprises, offering a deeper dive into Erizku’s artistic universe. Okla Jones, Essence, 2 June 2025 The second gen version from Arlo offers a simple is a wireless installation that delivers great video quality, smart detection, and a rechargeable battery. Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 24 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for installation
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Noun
  • The protests against Trump are part of a national movement that has been gathering steam since his January 20 inauguration.
    McClatchy Staff, Idaho Statesman, 6 June 2025
  • Moynihan was among a group of CEOs chosen to ask a question to Trump, who was video-conferencing in from his inauguration week in Washington.
    Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 5 June 2025
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  • All expressed their concerns, one way or another, to different officials within the facility, all the way up to the warden.
    Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
  • Nintendo is capitalizing on the launch with the opening of a store in San Francisco and the Super Nintendo World amusement facility in Orlando, Florida, both set for this month.
    Ayaka Mcgill, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
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  • If fundraising is Global’s plan with its pair of inaugurals, leaving its A380 parked at JFK for four days between flights is an odd choice.
    Edward Russell, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
  • Often times, the swearing-in of the President for a second term generates a lower audience than the initial inaugural.
    Brad Adgate, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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  • Soon after the initiation of the Israel-Hamas War on Oct. 7, 2023, Francis began making daily calls to the Holy Family parish, a Catholic Church in Gaza.
    Chantelle Lee, Time, 8 May 2025
  • As part of my initiation into beer society, Hoey gave me seven beers to try, ranging from a deep stout to a hoppy hazy India pale ale.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 18 Apr. 2025

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“Installation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installation. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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