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as in inauguration
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization
the formal induction will be tomorrow, but the college president has already started work
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as in deduction
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning
the urbanologist's controversial induction that a thriving bohemian community is vital to a city's economic health
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Recent Examples of induction
Reaching 60 mph from a standstill in under five seconds was quite possible, and both its crisp induction sound and wonderfully throaty exhaust tone made one thrilling soundtrack at wide-open throttle.
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Peter Nelson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The induction gala, scheduled for March 13, 2025, at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, will be the first to be held outside of California.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
On the induction evening of October 30th JAY-Z arrived in Cleveland with his family and team.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024
The wall opposite the bed houses a compact kitchenette that comes standard with an induction cooker, fridge and sink.
—New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2024
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Peter Nelson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The induction gala, scheduled for March 13, 2025, at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, will be the first to be held outside of California.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
On the induction evening of October 30th JAY-Z arrived in Cleveland with his family and team.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024
The wall opposite the bed houses a compact kitchenette that comes standard with an induction cooker, fridge and sink.
—New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2024
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Some universities have urged students to put off or cut short travel plans outside the US before the inauguration.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 26 Dec. 2024
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What Happens Next? Aside from his leading position in DOGE, Musk is anticipated to play a significant role in the White House following Trump's inauguration on January 20.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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This included cutting the corporate tax rate and increasing standard deductions for individuals and couples, many of whom previously would have itemized instead of taking the standard deduction.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Legal Implications Alvarez’s schemes reportedly involved creating false itemized deductions for expenses like medical bills and charitable donations, fabricating capital losses, and claiming ineligible tax credits such as child and tuition tax credits.Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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For the coming future, for January, have a good inaugural.NBC News, NBC News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Corporations have traditionally made up a large share of donors to presidential inaugurals, with an exception in 2009, when then-President-elect Barack Obama refused to accept corporate donations.Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
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For instance, Huawei Cloud's Ascend service has dramatically reduced the development time for large model training from five months to just one, while Moonshot AI's collaboration with Alibaba Cloud has significantly boosted model inference efficiency.Mark Greeven, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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This is yet another 2024 favorite that requires strong attention to detail and logical inference from very small hints.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
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No illnesses were reported as of the Nov. 27 recall initiation.James Powel, The Tennessean, 26 Dec. 2024
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Box — The content solutions stock ticked 0.3% lower despite an initiation at buy from DA Davidson.Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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Prior to the conclusion of the Fed’s December meeting, the futures market indicated a 98% chance of a 25 basis points cut, according to the CME FedWatch Tool.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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Mangione's case in Pennsylvania will be kept active; at the conclusion of his trial in New York, prosecutors would determine how to proceed, Blair County District Attorney Peter Weeks said on Thursday.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Dangerous, and often unscripted moments, like the ones described above have happened to a number of motorists across the country in 2024, leaving many to rely on their sheer wit and determination to survive.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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These early experiences built the foundation for a lifetime of creativity, hard work and determination.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Induction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/induction. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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