instated; instating; instates
Examples of instate in a Sentence
the new secretary of the treasury was instated on Monday
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Now, a new style has been instated for men, one with just as much attitude but a lot more dimension.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
Kain said that the threat was isolated to the two minors in custody, but that sheriff officials had spoken with administrators about instating additional security measures at the school.
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In March, the Trump administration briefly instated a 25% tariff on Mexico.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Trump has instated a 25% tax on most Canadian goods.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
Kain said that the threat was isolated to the two minors in custody, but that sheriff officials had spoken with administrators about instating additional security measures at the school.
—Christina Coulter, People.com, 16 May 2025
In March, the Trump administration briefly instated a 25% tariff on Mexico.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Trump has instated a 25% tax on most Canadian goods.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Instate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/instate. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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