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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

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

Greenland's prime minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, had declined an invitation to take part in the inauguration.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Jorgen Boassen, a Greenlandic Trump-fan who attended the president's inauguration, accompanied Landry as he toured the city.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

I marveled at how our daughters had managed themselves perfectly throughout the inauguration, never fidgeting, slouching, or forgetting to smile.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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