solemn vow
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of solemn vow
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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Four days before Elon Musk’s bid to buy Twitter was accepted, he made a solemn vow.
From Slate ● Oct. 19, 2023
"When my last movie 'UHF' came out in 1989, I made a solemn vow to my fans that I would release a major motion picture every 33 years, like clockwork," Yankovic said in a statement.
From Salon ● Jan. 18, 2022
On each episode, I speak with someone who fulfilled that solemn vow with the sincerity and dedication that it deserves.
From MSNBC ● Jun. 11, 2019
The fastest-selling screening at the annual Palm Springs International Film Festival requires a solemn vow — the Secret Screening.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 1, 2015
He gave her his solemn vow that he would look out for me.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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