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World War II saw that inaugural edition scrapped, but when the festival finally unfurled in 1946, studio films such as Alfred Hitchcock’s “Notorious” and George Cukor’s “Gaslight” were part of the program.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
He promised in his inaugural address to “immediately stop all government censorship and bring back free speech to America.”
From Salon • May 5, 2026
The inaugural event was designed for club runners but evolved to include everyone from elite entrants to those in weird and wonderful fancy dress, raising money for charity.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
The high school, for example, shut down one year after it welcomed its inaugural class.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
“Grover Cleveland had his inaugural ball in this building,” Theo says after a few silent minutes of flipping through pages.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
Vocabulary lists containing inaugural
"The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak, Part Four
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