swearing

Example Sentences

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He whined that the singers who pulled out of the state fair are “Third Rate” and promised he would simply headline the event, swearing he is greater than Elvis, even “without a guitar.”

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

All of this is rain on Warsh’s metaphorical parade ahead of his White House swearing in ceremony on Friday.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

He was nominated in a vote at parliament before a swearing in ceremony at the Court of Session.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Delays of several days between the Senate confirming a Fed nominee and the swearing in aren’t unusual.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

For three days he rode the 54 bus to Shady Glen, battled germs all day, and rode the 54 bus back to his aunt’s house, swearing that was it!

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman