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 film charts a course through Davidson’s life from the start of his tics as a teenager up until he was presented an award by Queen Elizabeth II in 2019, another venue where he swore.
From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026
Those who watched him a Selhurst Park swore he would be a star.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
“You’ve been hiding a letter for me? I just swore to Jarvis that I didn’t receive any letter!”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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