swear off
verb
swore off; swearing off; swears off
: to vow to abstain from : renounce
swear off smoking
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As a vocal opponent of Israel's war in Gaza, Allam swore off campaign donations from pro-Israel lobbying groups, such as AIPAC, and repeatedly criticized Foushee for previously accepting such funds.
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Elena Moore, NPR, 4 Mar. 2026
Now, moderate Democrats who have records of voting for pro-Israel policies are swearing off AIPAC, signaling just how toxic the pro-Israel group has become in electoral politics.
—Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
The squad swore off the Four Seasons to live like everyday Olympians for a few weeks.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 22 Feb. 2026
The Lands’ End Small Canvas Tote Bag is a must have for anyone looking for a bag that delivers versatility, durability, and the perfect amount of space for everyday belongings—take that from someone swore off totes for years.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Cardi did a U-turn in 2019, swearing off all plastic surgery and resorting to exercise instead.
—Theresa Braine, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Even my 61-year-old mom, who swore off heavy makeup that settles into fine lines, loves Touche Éclat.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 1 Feb. 2026
Before swearing off Tylenol, talk to your provider about your preferences and your circumstances to see if there is an alternative that will accomplish fever reducing or pain relief.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 25 Sep. 2025
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Elena Moore, NPR, 4 Mar. 2026
Now, moderate Democrats who have records of voting for pro-Israel policies are swearing off AIPAC, signaling just how toxic the pro-Israel group has become in electoral politics.
—Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
The squad swore off the Four Seasons to live like everyday Olympians for a few weeks.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 22 Feb. 2026
The Lands’ End Small Canvas Tote Bag is a must have for anyone looking for a bag that delivers versatility, durability, and the perfect amount of space for everyday belongings—take that from someone swore off totes for years.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Cardi did a U-turn in 2019, swearing off all plastic surgery and resorting to exercise instead.
—Theresa Braine, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Even my 61-year-old mom, who swore off heavy makeup that settles into fine lines, loves Touche Éclat.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 1 Feb. 2026
Before swearing off Tylenol, talk to your provider about your preferences and your circumstances to see if there is an alternative that will accomplish fever reducing or pain relief.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 25 Sep. 2025
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