Example Sentences

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When the next president swears an oath to “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States,” he undertakes both to obey the Constitution and to remove threats to it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

“Fargo” begins with a title card that swears the film is based on a true story.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

Clinging to the capsized kayak, Austin - who swears he "saw something in the water" - realised he needed to do something.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

Barron’s Tech team editor Alex Eule swears by this ring that attaches to iPhones via their magnetic MagSafe feature.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

Jay swears though that Popeyes isn’t as good here as it is in New Orleans.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas