sworn

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In America, the 2028 presidential election started before the 2024 winner was sworn in.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

Péter Magyar was later sworn in as the country's new prime minister.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

He asked how I got my name, and I explained that my mother had been sworn into the Israeli army atop Masada and my parents loved the place.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

When Bass took office, sworn staffing at the Los Angeles Police Department was in free fall.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

“It is quite nice,” said a man at his side, a man who Jack could have sworn wasn’t there a minute ago, a man whose voice was familiar.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley