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

Powell’s swearing in coincided with a 4.10% drop on Feb. 5, 2018 came during the so-called “Volmageddon,” a sudden implosion in volatility-linked investments.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Donald Trump urged the incoming Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh to be "totally independent" at a White House swearing in ceremony on Friday.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Warsh’s stakes in Juggernaut Fund LP and a handful of the largest positions are supposed to be sold between his Senate confirmation and his swearing in.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Lyddie couldn’t help but laugh, remembering the sight of those sweating, swearing, filthy gentlemen, and now they were further poisoning the already stale air of the carriage with their odor and road mud.

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson