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inaugural

[in-aw-gyer-uhl, -ger-uhl] / ɪnˈɔ gyər əl, -gər əl /


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Pace Mr. Miller, it didn’t advocate freedom for the sake of freedom, or elections as a good in themselves, even if the overwrought text of Mr. Bush’s Second Inaugural address lent itself to that parody.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

“Trump has an opportunity to solidify … reluctant supporters — and even convert some critics — if he delivers a strong Inaugural Address and sets an optimistic tone,” Rove wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2025

The Trump Vance Inaugural Committee has said that Vance will also swear on a personal Bible, a family copy that belonged to his maternal great-grandmother.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2025

Later in the evening, Trump will appear at three inaugural balls throughout the city - the Commander-in-Chief Ball, the Liberty Inaugural Ball and the Starlight Ball.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2025

And afterwards, when asked how we liked the Inaugural Ball, we have said, “Loved it. Remarkable. Wonderful!”

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck




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