instate
Americanverb (used with object)
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to put or place in a certain state or position, as in an office; install.
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Obsolete. to endow with something.
verb
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Example Sentences
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Orozco noted that there have been attempts in the past to instate a fee for asylum applications, including during Trump’s first term, but it was only around $50 and never ended up materializing.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2025
The backing from ValueAct and Blackwells arrives as Peltz’s hedge fund, Trian Fund Management, has escalated its campaign to instate Peltz as a board member, an effort backed by former Marvel Entertainment CEO Ike Perlmutter.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2024
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Houston Astros know they are in for quite a fight to overtake their instate rival to win another AL West title.
From Washington Times • Jul. 4, 2023
The 6-8, 195-pound forward originally signed as an instate star with Texas before officially signing with Ignite on Tuesday.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 23, 2023
If there be no surplus labor to instate, there is no function to perform; for disorder arises only during the process of instatement, when the striking labor army and the surplus labor army clash together.
From War of the Classes by London, Jack
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