grand opening
noun
: a special celebration held to mark the opening of a new business or public place (such as a park or stadium)
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Here's what to know about the beach and its grand opening.
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Vanessa Swales, Journal Sentinel, 20 May 2024
The eatery will have its grand opening on Saturday, June 1.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 20 May 2024
Find out more about the grand opening amenities at www.wayfair.com/wayfair-at-edens-plaza-in-wilmette-il~b636.html.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2024
But what bosses had hoped to be an impressive display of the U.K.’s commitment to the arts turned out to be a somewhat embarrassing chain of events that saw concerts canceled, part of the ceiling coming apart, and its grand opening delayed.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2024
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Vanessa Swales, Journal Sentinel, 20 May 2024
The eatery will have its grand opening on Saturday, June 1.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 20 May 2024
Find out more about the grand opening amenities at www.wayfair.com/wayfair-at-edens-plaza-in-wilmette-il~b636.html.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2024
But what bosses had hoped to be an impressive display of the U.K.’s commitment to the arts turned out to be a somewhat embarrassing chain of events that saw concerts canceled, part of the ceiling coming apart, and its grand opening delayed.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2024
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“Grand opening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20opening. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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