as in vows
a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something
I need your oath that you won't do anything until I've had time to make a decision
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Noun
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The couple exchanged vows in front of friends and family on March 29, 2025, in Grenada.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025 -
With Tiva, love, passion and vows could spring at any time.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The findings echo broader concerns that AI tools may not yet deliver on their productivity promises.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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But over the years, the promises of H-2A — such as humane working conditions, free housing and far better wages than back home — have been undermined by the relative ease of exploiting workers due to scant oversight of the program.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The pledges are big — but the gap is bigger.—
Jason Wingard,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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For now, though, the corporate pledges aren’t leading to better jobs numbers.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Oaths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oaths. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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