swear in
Example Sentences
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"It's a great contrast. The white, with the black," Trump told reporters as he showed them the ongoing work after a ceremony to swear in new the Homeland Security secretary, Markwayne Mullin.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
So he walked back from the certification piece and then went on to say, “We don’t swear in a pro forma session.”
From Slate • Nov. 4, 2025
Johnson in January did swear in two GOP congressmen during a pro forma session—though the speaker notes that their swearing-in date had already been set and the House was unexpectedly out of session.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 22, 2025
Johnson previously told CNN on Tuesday that he would swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, D-Ariz. “as soon as she wants.”
From Salon • Oct. 8, 2025
“Don’t swear in the Literal Heart of jesus,” Gus said.
From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green
