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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 puppet installation was vetted by a panel of arts experts designed to root out biases, Hedspeth said. Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025 Always verify app details, check reviews and be cautious about app permissions before installation. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025 Haus of Dreamers is an all-encompassing cultural concept and event for which Reisinger envisaged an installation characterized by his tactile drapery for a fully sensorial experience. Sofia Celeste, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025 Popular on Variety The installation, located deep within the forest, challenges viewers to reconsider their perceptions of nature and art. Jamie Lang, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for installation 
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Noun
  • The longtime host of Andrea Mitchell Reports first revealed in October that the daily show planned to end its run after the presidential inauguration, though a specific date for the transition was not announced at the time.
    Kyler Alvord, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
  • Pressure from President Donald Trump to end the war before his inauguration appears to have played a decisive role.
    Rosemary Kelanic, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2025
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  • Some facilities may be forced to close due to staffing shortages.
    Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
  • More than 90% of the roads and more than 80% of health facilities have been damaged or destroyed.
    Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2025
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  • Barack Obama’s first inaugural in 2009 drew an average of about 37.8 million throughout the day; his second in 2013 captured about 20.6 million.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Similar to previous inaugurals, Nielsen’s audience numbers do not include streaming which continues to grow as a video source.
    Brad Adgate, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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  • Petey's replacement is a firebrand named Helly (Britt Lower) who does not respond well to the innie initiation experience.
    Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
  • The law has traditionally been interpreted to mean that the election is required in both initiation methods, according to education lawyers consulted by the Star-Telegram.
    Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025

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“Installation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installation. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

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