swearing-in
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of swearing-in
1890–95; from verb phrase swear in; see -ing 1
Example Sentences
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At the swearing-in ceremony two weeks ago, the president said he wanted the new chairman to be “totally independent.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
President Trump will host Kevin Warsh’s swearing-in as Federal Reserve Chair, a rare White House event not seen in almost 40 years.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Hogan said he believes the crises that challenged previous new Fed chiefs, and the one that could follow Warsh’s swearing-in, are just part of “the natural flow of the market.”
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
There was already row after row of parked cars, and I suddenly felt like I was attending a carnival and not a swearing-in ceremony.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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