as in to inaugurate
to put into an office or welcome into an organization with special ceremonies
inducted the pitcher into the Baseball Hall of Fame
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That’s significant because while everyone long expected Suzuki would receive enough votes to be inducted, most induction weekend reservations come after the announcement, according to Jay Smith, whose company Sports Travel and Tours sells licensed packages through the Hall.
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Evan Drellich, New York Times, 11 July 2025
In 1990, their first year of eligibility, the Kinks were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025
Fritz was inducted into the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame earlier this year.
—Courtney King, The Enquirer, 10 July 2025
Bad Company is set to be inducted into the Rock Hall later this year, and Kirke revealed Ralphs’ hilarious reaction to finding out the news.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 8 July 2025
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Evan Drellich, New York Times, 11 July 2025
In 1990, their first year of eligibility, the Kinks were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025
Fritz was inducted into the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame earlier this year.
—Courtney King, The Enquirer, 10 July 2025
Bad Company is set to be inducted into the Rock Hall later this year, and Kirke revealed Ralphs’ hilarious reaction to finding out the news.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 8 July 2025
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Duffy takes over from Janet Petro, who had served as acting NASA administrator since Trump was inaugurated on Jan. 20.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
11 July 2025
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This year’s inductees were revealed on Jan. 21, one day after President Donald Trump was inaugurated.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Trim trees; install storm shutters, accordion shutters, and/or impact glass; seal outside wall openings.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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During the July 25-28 road closure, crews will also install a high-friction surface treatment, which increases pavement friction even when wet weather makes the road slick, Woodrum said.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 July 2025
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“Induct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/induct. Accessed 27 Jul. 2025.
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