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.
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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 Big 12 does get the “Holy War” of instate rivals BYU and Utah, and there could be the rekindling of some old SWC brawls with Houston joining the league.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 20, 2023
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 agreement would instate a new group within the U.N. in charge of managing ocean conservation and require detailed environmental impact assessments for all new activities on the high seas, including tourism.
From Salon ● Mar. 8, 2023
Again instate thee in this world of woe, Would we rebel and murmur—dread offence— Against the God whose mandate bade thee go?
From Memoirs of Mrs. Rebecca Steward by T. G. (Theophilus Gould) Steward
The traffic of commercial vessels will immediately start, and considering the need for removing the technical and military obstacles, and demining by the Islamic Republic of Iran, will be instated within 30 days.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
A staggering 241% tariff was instated in 1986 and remains in effect to this day, being most recently renewed on May 30, 2025.
From Salon ● May 6, 2026
More recently, Meta and Alphabet instated dividends in 2024.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 25, 2026
But when her daughters said they would be rooting for Kansas City on Sunday, Tumath and her husband instated a no-Swift-song rule in the house — at least for a few days.
From New York Times ● Feb. 8, 2024
He was dark, dashing, and individual as ever, but for some reason or other was relieved of his command after the battle, and Griffin was instated in his place.
From Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War by George Alfred Townsend
Its parliament has now voted in favour of instating military service on a voluntary basis.
From BBC ● Dec. 5, 2025
In an effort to contain and better utilize the fighting force, al-Bashir eventually recruited the janjaweed into the Rapid Support Forces in 2013, legitimizing them and instating Dagalo as an independent commander.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 23, 2022
He also said his staff recommended waiting until Monday rather than immediately instating the ban.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 26, 2021
When Newsom signed the executive order instating the moratorium on death penalty executions, he said, "We cannot advance the death penalty in an effort to soften the blow of what happens to these victims."
From Fox News ● Sep. 5, 2021
She said the city cut water use during the drought by installing water meters that could enforce water restrictions, instating tariffs, and creating targeted campaigns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2021
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