swear
verb (used without object)
to make a solemn declaration or affirmation by some sacred being or object, as a deity or the Bible.
will be swearing
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future progressiveof swear.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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“We will be swearing in Cabinet in the month of October and we will be bringing back the House of Commons before the end of fall,” he added.
From Reuters ● Sep. 28, 2021
The first order of business Tuesday for the Senate will be swearing in Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Okla., who was the only member not present when senators were sworn in last week by U.S.
From Fox News ● Jan. 21, 2020
The good Bishop will be swearing like a dragoon.'
From Parson Kelly by Lang, Andrew
"By the looks of him," said I, "he will be swearing your head off in the next ten minutes or so."
From The Broad Highway by Farnol, Jeffery
If she does not take him now, it will be swearing to her neighbour, and disappointing him, because it is to her own hindrance.'
From The Young Step-Mother by Yonge, Charlotte Mary
