solemn word
Example Sentences
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People often talked about it as patrimoine, or “heritage,” a solemn word, conveying history but none of the wild immediacy of those Tuesday nights.
From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2022
“I can tell you — giving my solemn word — that the Marine Corps will try to help anyone who comes forward.”
From Washington Post • Jan. 31, 2019
Every time they turned on their TVs, there was the BP boss, Tony Hayward, offering his solemn word that he would "make it right".
From The Guardian • Jun. 18, 2010
I again give my solemn word on behalf of the American people to all the peoples of the world: that the people of the U.S. and their Government do not want war.
From Time Magazine Archive
“My solemn word of honor, Elinor,” he said.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
