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as in to inaugurate
to put into an office or welcome into an organization with special ceremonies
installed her as the new principal of the high school
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as in to lodge
to establish or place comfortably or snugly
installed herself in an easy chair by the fireplace and remained there for the rest of the afternoon
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Recent Examples of install
The best way to do it is to install hardware cloth or wire mesh skirting around these spots or bury them a few inches into the ground so skunks can’t dig under.
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Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
1 July 2026
Higgins said her solution is to speed up permitting by slashing red tape — both for these types of large, city projects and for home and business owners trying to install resilient upgrades.
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Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
German cinema chain Kinopolis has partnered with digital cinema leader Barco in a four-year deal to install over 70 laser projectors across eleven locations.
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Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
In addition, the city must install informational panels at Sunset Cliffs Park and create an interactive map on the city’s website showing public access points, parking lots and transit routes to coastal areas.
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David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2026
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Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
1 July 2026
Higgins said her solution is to speed up permitting by slashing red tape — both for these types of large, city projects and for home and business owners trying to install resilient upgrades.
—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
German cinema chain Kinopolis has partnered with digital cinema leader Barco in a four-year deal to install over 70 laser projectors across eleven locations.
—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
In addition, the city must install informational panels at Sunset Cliffs Park and create an interactive map on the city’s website showing public access points, parking lots and transit routes to coastal areas.
—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2026
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Art as cult fodder, marginalia, obscurantism—Duchamp inaugurated all of this.
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The Vatican Museums last week inaugurated a major restoration of Raphael’s Loggia, an epic fresco cycle decorating a 213-foot-long corridor in the Apostolic Palace, where the pope lives.
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On June 3, Walden went to the hospital, where a CT scan revealed the metal bristle had become lodged in his bowel and had begun puncturing his intestine.
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On a hike in 2005, Flod came across a truck tire lodged between two boulders in Malibu Creek.
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He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2022.
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More Cuts As iHeart CEO Bob Pittman is being inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame, the company is making cuts that have left many stations with no talent beyond the pre-recorded material supplied by larger markets.
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Marie, perched between Lake Superior and Lake Huron and adjacent to its Canadian twin city of the same name.
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Luna began the day hopping around, perching on the various trees near the nest.
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Investigators preliminarily determined many of the animals died from gunshot wounds, and the shelter has initiated legal action to recover remaining dogs.
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Moreover, goalkeepers are evolving into playmakers, initiating attacks from the back rather than just clearing, effectively acting as an additional outfield player.
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Parking could tighten For many workers, one of the biggest adjustments will be figuring out how to beat the rush and where to park.
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Those needing assistance from the Veterans Service Office can park in the East parking lot and use the A Building main entrance to the second floor.
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Morocco, which has the best shot of any CAF team of making a mid-July run, is very likely on a collision course with Mbappé’s crew, while four African teams are nestled in Argentina’s section of the bracket.
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The Resort at Pelican Hill The Resort at Pelican Hill, a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel, is nestled into a ridge that overlooks Newport Beach and the Pacific Ocean.
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Astronomers have been aware of the Milky Way's arms for at least a century, but mapping them has always been difficult since Earth is positioned inside one of them.
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Khutor added that the company’s experience developing drones during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has positioned it to meet growing international demand.
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“Install.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/install. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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