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

Recently remarried, she has sworn off credit cards, though her husband keeps one for emergencies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

But that gap was counterbalanced, according to the data, by the fact that the department lost 204 more sworn employees to attrition under Villanueva than it did under Luna over the same periods.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

“Yes. I know beyond question that he has sworn his allegiance to Arawn. He is Arawn’s avowed champion. Once again, the power of Annuvin threatens Prydain.”

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander