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usher in
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usher someone in
to show that someone is welcome. He opened the door wide and with a welcoming arm, ushered them in.
Usage notes: also used in the form usher someone into something to welcome someone to the start of something: Graduation ceremonies are designed to usher the new graduates into adult life.

usher in something
to signal the beginning of something. We will usher in the new year with champagne and dancing. Another powerful storm system ushered in wind and rain, causing great damage here.


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