- past tense form of swear.
swore
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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But he swore off hiring a lobbyist to get the charges dismissed and said he wanted to be cleared by a jury.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
But in doing so, the court swore up and down that its Louisiana decision did not overrule Allen v.
From Slate ● May 26, 2026
The 23 senators present donned maroon velvet robes Monday and swore to "do impartial justice according to the constitution and the laws of the Philippines" at the trial.
From Barron's ● May 18, 2026
All 129 parliamentarians - including 64 first-time MSPs - swore allegiance to the King, either by affirmation or oath during a ceremony in the chamber.
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
"Don't forget that you can't tell anyone. You solemnly swore, remember?"
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
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