inaugural

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At the board’s inaugural meeting in Washington, Steve Witkoff announced a deal for the U.S. and Pakistan to jointly redevelop the Roosevelt Hotel in New York, owned by Pakistan’s loss-making airline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

She went on to win silver in the inaugural women's pentathlon and bronze in the 4x100m relay at the same Games.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

It's also the inaugural crewed flight of NASA's new lunar rocket, dubbed SLS.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The Mustangs, who won their ninth Southern Section crown last spring and subsequently captured the inaugural Division I state title in Fresno, notched their 15th consecutive victory and improved to 22-1.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

Our rooms overlooked Lafayette Square and the North Lawn of the White House, where we could see the grandstand and metal bleachers being set up in preparation for the inaugural parade.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama