swore

Example Sentences

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But he swore off hiring a lobbyist to get the charges dismissed and said he wanted to be cleared by a jury.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

But in doing so, the court swore up and down that its Louisiana decision did not overrule Allen v.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

The 23 senators present donned maroon velvet robes Monday and swore to "do impartial justice according to the constitution and the laws of the Philippines" at the trial.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Waiting for answers since she was a child and her mother swore she saw a UFO, Loperena is still more than enthused about the government's decision to make the release.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

His friends at school refused to believe George when he told them, even when he swore on his heart.

From "I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912" by Lauren Tarshis