vowed
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past participleof vow.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
vownouna solemn promise, pledge, or personal commitment. -
past tense formof vow.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
vownouna solemn promise, pledge, or personal commitment.
Example Sentences
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North Korea declared itself a nuclear power in 2022 and vowed never to relinquish its weapons, of which it is estimated, external to possess dozens.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Hodgkinson, who achieved the first major outdoor title of her career at the European Championships in 2022 before retaining the title in Rome two years ago, vowed not to allow that to happen again.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
One project that comes in for particular criticism is the costly free school meals programme, Prabowo's signature project which he vowed Friday to pursue "but with improvements and efficiency."
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
“I’m not leaving here until they find the bodies,” vowed José Luis Villegas, 37.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
I was afraid, but I vowed I would not let them take Ultima.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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