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coronation

[kawr-uh-ney-shuhn, kor-] / ˌkɔr əˈneɪ ʃən, ˌkɒr- /
NOUN
accession
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And for months no other country even considered a challenge, making the United Bid’s selection appear to be more a coronation than a vote.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

That could either pave the way for his coronation as the new leader, or fire the starting gun on an election involving Streeting, Rayner and possibly other contenders.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

It’s worth noting the S&P index only updates its constituents once a year, in late January, so the stock may have to wait a while longer for its official coronation.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

MILAN—The women’s hockey Olympic final was supposed to be an American coronation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

I wasn’t planning to wear gloves to the coronation, but I don’t have much choice.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black




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