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inauguration

[in-aw-gyuh-rey-shuhn, -guh-] / ɪnˌɔ gjəˈreɪ ʃən, -gə- /


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In Sacramento, the new governor, Leland Stanford, had to be taken to his inauguration by rowboat.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 17, 2026

Tesla plans to host an inauguration event on Sept. 24 for the Nevada facility that had previously outlined a production target of 50,000 Semis per year.

From MarketWatch Sep. 11, 2026

In the first year after his second inauguration in January 2025, Trump is reported to have made a staggering $2.24 billion.

From Slate Aug. 17, 2026

Infantino, who did not answer the BBC's questions, was in Colombia for the inauguration of the country's new President Abelardo de la Espriella.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

On the morning of January 27, 1965, a week after inauguration day, Johnson and his top foreign policy advisors met to discuss the crisis.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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