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inauguration

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


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And Earth, Wind & Fire was chosen to be one of the bands at the inauguration and it was that song.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Despite those moves, the prices of Bitcoin and other crypto tokens have fallen since Trump’s inauguration.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Between the Japanese surrender in August 1945 and Ronald Reagan’s inauguration in January 1981 U.S. consumer prices rose nearly 400%, an average annual inflation rate of 4.6%.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

The inauguration of the new consulate and Landry's visit come amid efforts to ease diplomatic tensions after the US president's demands to control the island because of national security concerns.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The inauguration would be the largest gathering ever of international leaders on South African soil.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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