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Recent Examples of swear in
An ongoing recruit class will swear in 55 recruits by early next year, helping to offset the officers expected to retire.
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David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2025
The lawsuit comes after Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes demanded in a letter sent last week that Johnson swear in Grijalva.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2025
Democrats have claimed Johnson is refusing to swear in Grijalva because of the Epstein files dispute.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
So why not swear in Adelita Grijalva who was elected two weeks ago during a pro forma session?
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
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David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2025
The lawsuit comes after Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes demanded in a letter sent last week that Johnson swear in Grijalva.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2025
Democrats have claimed Johnson is refusing to swear in Grijalva because of the Epstein files dispute.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
So why not swear in Adelita Grijalva who was elected two weeks ago during a pro forma session?
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swear in
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Fed officials in their latest economic projections from December estimated just one rate cut for 2026, but investors widely expect Warsh to push for more if he’s confirmed by the Senate to succeed Chair Jerome Powell in May when his term at the helm of the central bank ends.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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That demonstration confirmed the drone could operate from naval platforms without traditional runways.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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Under the 2026 contract, the company will provide lifecycle support while continuing to develop, produce, and install the new fire control systems through 2032.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Near Visalia, most of its 500 residents live in mobile homes, where companies won’t install rooftop panels without a solid foundation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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The finding came as part of divorce proceedings initiated by Diagne’s ex-wife, Aissatou Savare, in March 2022.—
Kiah Collier,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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The House also approved a separate measure affirming that Iran is the largest state sponsor of terrorism.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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The House also approved a separate measure affirming that Iran is the largest state sponsor of terrorism.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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In May 2025, Hermeus completed the first flight of its Quarterhorse Mk 1, a high-speed uncrewed aircraft designed to validate critical systems for future hypersonic operations.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Experts say this is when adults should validate their feelings and address what's happening honestly while taking their ages and maturity levels into account.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Today, that legacy echoes in the drinking venue and in the historic suite, where subtle homages let guests step into a piece of music history.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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At 94, John Williams has spent a long lifetime stitching notes to action, letting a flight or a sunrise dictate the arc of his ideas.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2026
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In design, engineering, pre-construction, and manufacturing, there are specs, there are permitting codes, there are ordinances, and there’s disconnect between the disciplines, so the context is incredibly complicated.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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The creditors had until April 9 to review the GST proposal, with all permitted to vote on the plan.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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In July 2024, a Power4Future facility was inaugurated with a dedicated production line for lithium battery systems supporting the NFS program.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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The democratic system inaugurated in 2000 never established a judicial or security structure able to replace that authoritarian control, analysts say.—
Mary Beth Sheridan,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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