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as in inauguration
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization the installation of a new president takes place once every four years

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as in facility
a structure that is designed and built for a particular purpose a massive installation that supplies the electrical power needs for the entire state

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Recent Examples of installation Even the fanciest training board is a bargain when compared with permanent wall installations. Kelli María Korducki, HubSpot, 17 Oct. 2025 Sump pump installation is recommended if homeowners find water damage or want to finish their basement. Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025 With a range of about 1,550 miles, the missiles could allow Ukrainian forces to target energy infrastructure, military bases, and even installations near Moscow. Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025 The three-axis flexible bracket also makes installation simple, even on challenging corners, while compatibility with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and the Baseus Security app ensures seamless integration into your smart home setup. New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for installation
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  • He has also been involved in local San Francisco causes, including helping fund Mayor Daniel Lurie’s inauguration.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Al-Sudani pointed to the inauguration of a new Pharmaceutical Manufacturing City in Iraq, involving major American and British firms.
    Emma Graham, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2025
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  • Rather than head home, several players chose to stay at the facilities and begin their recuperation by hitting the ice baths and sauna, resources that have been upgraded since renovation work was completed in August.
    Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Many reviewers credited the beach’s immaculate facilities and amenities— including bathrooms, charcoal grills, tables, and picnic pavilions—for making their visits true trips to paradise.
    Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
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  • From Clinton’s tenure as first lady of the state of Arkansas through her White House years, Kamran periodically dressed her for key events, including for Bill Clinton’s second gubernatorial inaugural.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 25 July 2025
  • If fundraising is Global’s plan with its pair of inaugurals, leaving its A380 parked at JFK for four days between flights is an odd choice.
    Edward Russell, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
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  • Jefferies initiates Klaviyo as buy Jefferies said in its initiation of Klaviyo the marketing automation company has durable growth.
    Michael Bloom, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Thanks to an extended sidecut that makes for quick, responsive turn initiation, this ski shines when carving up groomers.
    Marina Knight, Outside, 17 Oct. 2025

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“Installation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installation. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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