inducted; inducting; inducts
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: to put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
was inducted as president of the college
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Examples of induct in a Sentence
The club will induct six new members this year.
inducted the pitcher into the Baseball Hall of Fame
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Despite never winning a world title and finishing his career with a 36-17 record with two no contests, Cerrone was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame.
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Brian Mazique, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
In 2003, Farnham was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2024
In 2015, Martinez was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Familiar faces The annual metal spot is open again with Ozzy Osbourne being inducted, which is good news for two-time nominee Iron Maiden.
—Troy Smith, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024
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Brian Mazique, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
In 2003, Farnham was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2024
In 2015, Martinez was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Familiar faces The annual metal spot is open again with Ozzy Osbourne being inducted, which is good news for two-time nominee Iron Maiden.
—Troy Smith, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Induct.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/induct. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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