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swearing in

noun as in solemn promise

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The swearing-in ceremony was delayed only briefly before continuing.

Kevin Fallon on the quirk of history that demands two swearing-in ceremonies for this particular president.

Young master Taft took the book with him to the swearing-in of his father, William Howard Taft, apparently to stave off boredom.

Ten of John Boehner's 11 brothers and sisters were on hand for his swearing-in as House speaker.

After that, representatives dispersed for individual photo-op swearing-in ceremonies.

I was present at the swearing-in and shortly thereafter the President's plane took off for the Washington area.

I have also to represent the State in a military capacity, at the swearing-in of recruits and the presentation of colours.

The plane took off promptly after the swearing-in ceremonies.

Our next time, we had waited until Judge Sarah Hughes had arrived for the swearing-in ceremonies.

And were you present during the swearing-in ceremonies of President Johnson?

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On this page you'll find 7 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to swearing in, such as: enthronement, inauguration, induction, installation, investiture, and solemn declaration.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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