- past tense form of inaugurate.
- past participle of inaugurate.
inaugurated
Example Sentences
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Cuban music lovers inaugurated a Beatles film festival, with fans in Italy, Russia and Greece finding their own ways for commemorating The Beatles’ special place in their lives.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
Manzo, not wearing his bullet-resistant vest, held Carlitos in his arms as he inaugurated the event.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
The newly inaugurated Lyndon Johnson had sky-high support after John F. Kennedy’s assassination, political cover that arguably helped Johnson muscle civil rights legislation through Congress and escalate the Vietnam War.
From Slate • Apr. 26, 2026
An initiative to create a new, temporary market in the city wasn't even inaugurated before fighting once again took over.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
She was there when John A. Andrew was inaugurated Governor of Massachusetts.
From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry
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