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News Words: Triumph

News Words: Triumph

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Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States

at his inauguration ceremony on January 20th. Triumph.

The inauguration is a triumph for President Trump, who returned to Washington

to serve a second term four years after his first.

Trump is known for being a political disruptor, and at 78,

he is the oldest American president to be inaugurated.

A triumph is a great victory or success, often won with a lot of skill or effort.

Triumphant describes a feeling of great happiness after reaching a major achievement.