- past tense form of swear.
swore
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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"Today we renew the sacred oath that we first swore in their names a quarter of a century ago," Trump said.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Regan told investigators and The Times that he swore at Bartholow but denied that he physically intimidated her.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
"Today we renew the sacred oath that we first swore in their names a quarter of a century ago. We will never, ever forget. That's why we fight today," Trump said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
Some counselors, with straight faces, swore that the A in A&W stood for “alcohol.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Let them take the girl without fear for themselves, but hear him first while he swore before gods and men that Agamemnon would pay dearly for the deed.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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