vow
noun
a solemn promise, pledge, or personal commitment.
vowing
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present participleof vow.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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After he was formally announced, Kijanangoma promised that the palace would be open to the people, while vowing to focus on unity and development.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
Despite Britain being an important export market for the Psagot winery, co-founder Yaakov Berg downplayed the economic impact of sanctions, vowing to stay on the land and grow his business.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
"I've decided it's a step too far to change the name to what they want," said Cornhill, from Tamworth, vowing not to attend future Remembrance services.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
They all left vowing to get together again soon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
In fact, Roosevelt and Churchill signed a special agreement, vowing to keep it that way.
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
