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The statewide agency, which mainly polices traffic violations on freeways and oversees state property, has sworn in more than 600 new officers this year — a total that many departments would envy.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 2025

It’s notable that Mr. Trump stopped short of declaring victory over the transnational criminal organizations he has sworn to destroy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 12, 2025

Hill has sworn that she did not ask jurors about Murdaugh’s guilt and never suggested that he committed the murders.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2024

Spain's Princess Leonor has sworn an oath to the constitution at a formal ceremony on her 18th birthday in Madrid.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2023

“He has sworn that he will not speak until all of His Grace’s enemies are dead and evil has been driven from the realm.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin