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 initially vowing to fight NBA sanctions, Clippers owner Steve Ballmer announced Sunday the team will comply with the league ruling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 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
The sudden loss has ripped at the heart of Santa Clarita, with officials already vowing to rebuild.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
“We cannot accept what they’ve offered, and we will not give what they’ve asked,” Carney told reporters Saturday, vowing to retaliate with dollar-for-dollar tariffs on U.S. goods.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Who was I, vowing calmly among all these necktied young men to steal life out of nature’s jaws, every old time we got half a chance and a paycheck?
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
