oath
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“The conduct in 2021 represents a serious betrayal of the badge, the oath to serve and protect, and the public’s trust,” the statement said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
Earlier this year, the House Oversight Committee issued a subpoena to request both men answer questions under oath.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
The only way to do it is by saying: Look, this juror is not following his oath.
From Slate ● Sep. 4, 2026
The subpoenas, which ordered Black to share NDAs and give an on-camera deposition under oath, were issued after he left the committee meeting in June.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Johnson agreed to take the oath of office at 11:00 A.M. in his hotel room at the Kirkwood House.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
Members of the military swear oaths to the Constitution, not to the president or other officials in the chain of command.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 24, 2025
That’s not the United States you and I took oaths to defend.
From Slate ● Nov. 24, 2025
On Friday, the territory announced that they have adjusted the law to give the option of taking one of the two oaths.
From BBC ● Nov. 29, 2024
It would expand the subpoena powers of the city attorney to include the authority to subpoena witnesses and administer oaths and affirmations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2024
We swore sacred oaths to be strong and to save the planet and to be friends for ever.
From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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