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inauguration

[in-aw-gyuh-rey-shuhn, -guh-] / ɪnˌɔ gjəˈreɪ ʃən, -gə- /


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When Cassidy announced his decision, Blanche was in Colombia, leading a U.S. presidential delegation to the inauguration of the country’s new president, Abelardo de la Espriella.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

But, as his attendance at the Colombia president's inauguration shows, that may be incredibly difficult to achieve.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

The timing of the CZI changes and the inauguration, Brizard said, was “an unfortunate coincidence.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 1, 2026

De la Espriella's inauguration will involve one of the largest security deployments planned for the ceremony, with around 11,000 soldiers and police officers carrying out operations on land, at sea and in the air.

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

According to Seale, the Hermitage servants, accustomed to simpler farm life, were overwhelmed when thousands of people descended on the White House to celebrate Jackson’s inauguration.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis




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