as in inaugural
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization
the pomp and circumstance of a presidential inauguration
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Trump, who attended Army-Navy games as president-elect in 2016 and during his first terms, has been making an increasing number of public appearances before his inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025.
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CBS News, 14 Dec. 2024
So far, the North Korean reinforcements appear to be concentrated in and around Kursk, which is Putin’s main preoccupation as the January inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump looms, potentially signaling a chaotic new political era for U.S.-Ukrainian-Russian relations.
—David Axe, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
There is ample temporary fencing around the White House as preparations are underway for the presidential inauguration next month.
—Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
Facebook owner Meta has donated $1 million to Donald Trump's presidential inauguration committee, sparking anger from some liberal and conservative commentators online, along with some support.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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CBS News, 14 Dec. 2024
So far, the North Korean reinforcements appear to be concentrated in and around Kursk, which is Putin’s main preoccupation as the January inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump looms, potentially signaling a chaotic new political era for U.S.-Ukrainian-Russian relations.
—David Axe, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
There is ample temporary fencing around the White House as preparations are underway for the presidential inauguration next month.
—Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
Facebook owner Meta has donated $1 million to Donald Trump's presidential inauguration committee, sparking anger from some liberal and conservative commentators online, along with some support.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Inauguration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inauguration. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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