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inauguration

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


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Trump congratulated González-Colón in a letter shared at her January 2025 inauguration saying, “I am so proud of your resounding victory.”

From Salon • May 6, 2026

He added that Downing Street wanted the process completed "quickly" so Lord Mandelson was in post by the time of Trump's inauguration.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

In early 2021, Becerra was confirmed to serve as President Biden’s health secretary, another first for a Latino and a critical post given the COVID-19 crisis, and remained in that role until Trump’s second inauguration.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

Still, those attending the terminal's inauguration ceremony simply seemed relieved it had been finished at all.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Lincoln’s second inauguration came and went in March.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




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