swear in
verb
swore in; sworn in; swearing in; swears in
: to induct into office by administration of an oath
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Thirty-four people have died in sheriff’s custody since 2023, when Martinez was sworn in as sheriff.
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Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
In May, the 81-year-old Museveni will be sworn in for a seventh term that would bring him closer to five decades in power.
—Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Doody Gorman held the position from 2002 until 2019, when Morrison was sworn in.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Assistance with keeping court dates in order to win asylum, help with navigating paperwork and fees, all these would have helped immigrants become documented and on the way to being sworn in as citizens.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
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Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
In May, the 81-year-old Museveni will be sworn in for a seventh term that would bring him closer to five decades in power.
—Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Doody Gorman held the position from 2002 until 2019, when Morrison was sworn in.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Assistance with keeping court dates in order to win asylum, help with navigating paperwork and fees, all these would have helped immigrants become documented and on the way to being sworn in as citizens.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
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