swearing-in
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of swearing-in
1890–95; from verb phrase swear in; see -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Here are some of the key moments from the swearing-in ceremony at the White House.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Warsh’s swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. in the East Room of the White House.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
President Donald Trump will host a swearing-in ceremony for incoming Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh at the White House on Friday, a White House official said.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
My parents fly back from Mumbai for Didu's swearing-in ceremony, and all six of us accompany her to the New York Public Library.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
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