inauguration

Example Sentences

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But despite having been contacted by Kennedy surrogates before Trump’s second inauguration, he’s not heard from them since.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

The staunch Republican was less reticent about his political persuasions and was a guest at President George W Bush's inauguration in 2001.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Nobody is exactly sure who originally coined the term, but ground zero, according to the internet historians at KnowYourMeme, might be a post made by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez one day before the inauguration.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026

Both the Trumps and Witkoffs began cashing out during the run-up to the inauguration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

In general, I was less interested in the redecorating and inauguration planning than I was in figuring out what I could do with my new role.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama