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

In 2024, his successor, Sheinbaum, took the unusual move of not inviting King Felipe to her inauguration, arguing that neither he nor the Spanish government had responded to López Obrador's request.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 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

She had chosen the date for her parade to get attention from the spectators and the press already in town for the inauguration.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling