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swore

American  
[swawr, swohr] / swɔr, swoʊr /

verb

  1. a simple past tense of swear.

swore British  
/ swɔː /

verb

  1. the past tense of swear

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“There are serious consequences when you choose to ignore the law you swore to uphold.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

After the 1973 oil shock, the U.S. and allies swore to maintain emergency stockpiles to make sure there could never be a repeat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

In his youth, Kostya served in the army and swore an oath to the Soviet Union.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

The Venezuelan press union said Tuesday that 16 media workers had been arrested the previous day during the first session of the country's newly-elected parliament, which swore in Rodriguez.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

He sniffed, and swore he caught the scent of her hair.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

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