swear off
verb
swore off; swearing off; swears off
: to vow to abstain from : renounce
swear off smoking
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Stratton and Krishnamoorthi did not swear off AIPAC contributions.
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Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 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
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Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 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
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“Swear off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swear%20off. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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