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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 The installation space also features a piano, where musicians perform throughout the exhibition’s run. Jacoba Urist, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 June 2025 When the defense breaks off to the second field for the installation portion of practice, the White of old is as clear as day. Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 2 June 2025 The catalog will also feature installation images and other surprises, offering a deeper dive into Erizku’s artistic universe. Okla Jones, Essence, 2 June 2025 The second gen version from Arlo offers a simple is a wireless installation that delivers great video quality, smart detection, and a rechargeable battery. Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 24 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for installation
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  • Since 2020, Mateer and his immediate family have given $1.9 million to DeSantis’ gubernatorial and presidential campaign efforts and to his inauguration.
    Ana Ceballos, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 May 2025
  • Since President Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20, the backlog has decreased from 264,717 to 198,378—a reduction of 25 percent.
    Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
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  • The two were transferred to an immigration facility in Texas the following day, and officials plan to deport them to Honduras.
    Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
  • All expressed their concerns, one way or another, to different officials within the facility, all the way up to the warden.
    Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
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  • 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
  • Often times, the swearing-in of the President for a second term generates a lower audience than the initial inaugural.
    Brad Adgate, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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  • The President’s oldest son, Don, Jr., was among the founders of a members-only society called the Executive Branch, open by invitation to those who can pay initiation fees of as much as half a million dollars.
    Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
  • The Kansas side has several country clubs with five-figure initiation fees.
    Alfredo Sosa, Christian Science Monitor, 18 May 2025

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“Installation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installation. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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