How to Use grand opening in a Sentence

grand opening

noun
  • The grand opening is free and open to the public.
    — Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
  • The perk will be available right up to the grand opening.
    — George Avalos, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The joint will be open three days a week until its grand opening.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Here's when to expect the grand opening.
    — Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
  • There will be a pre-grand opening sneak peek on March 4.
    — Melina Khan, Freep.com, 18 Feb. 2026
  • There’s a grand opening this weekend.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Walsh hopes to have a grand opening for the theater sometime this fall.
    — Ryan P. C. Trimble, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
  • When is grand opening for Woodland store?
    — Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Its grand opening date has yet to be determined.
    — Jenna Thompson april 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Johnson was also present at the grand opening.
    — Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
  • Everything still feels fresh from the grand opening.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Nelson said a grand opening/ribbon cutting is a few weeks down the road.
    — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2024
  • Its hours will increase after its grand opening the first week of May.
    — Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Kevin Nguyen said a grand opening event is expected next month.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Tract’s grand opening at The Pearl is set for early next year.
    — Charlotte Observer, 4 Dec. 2025
  • Hundreds of shoppers lined up before dawn ahead of the grand opening.
    — Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2024
  • Its hours will increase after its grand opening the first week of May.
    — Jenna Thompson april 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Thursday’s event was the formal grand opening.
    — Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
  • Joe Walsh rocked the stage for the grand opening show in 2012.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 22 Jan. 2026
  • The grand opening should come before the end of 2027.
    — Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Singh hopes throwing a grand opening will bring a spotlight to the restaurant.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Customers can expect deals and freebies on grand opening day.
    — Jenna Thompson april 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The grand opening of Kavahana is on June 6th.
    — Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
  • While the store has opened in in Bradenton, Swig’s grand opening is two weeks away.
    — Jason Dill, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Items are marked down as part of the store’s grand opening sale, which ends July 10.
    — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2024
  • People can take their first steps across the bridge during an April 1 grand opening.
    — Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Restaurant will offer brunch and lunch after grand opening.
    — Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
  • The restaurant's grand opening is April 10.
    — Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
  • A couple of months before the grand opening there was almost nothing there.
    — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The designer was present for the grand opening event, and joined in for her interview.
    — Angel Saunders, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024

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