sworn

Example Sentences

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Reifel was sworn into the Bethlehem Police Department in August 2025, according to a post on the department's social media.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

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

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

But it has no say in the disciplining of the department’s sworn and civilian employees — a role that falls to the police chief.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 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

In June, Captain Smith’s name is finally cleared, and he is sworn in on the council.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone