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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
Verb
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Within minutes, the utility dispatched the nearest crew, which was 26 miles away, to confirm the lines were de-energized.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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Set one clear boundary today and confirm expectations so your commitments stay strong and manageable.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This prompted the authorities to install security cameras.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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Last fall, Dandelion Energy announced the first-of-its-kind leasing program that allows builders to install underground geothermal systems for less than the average HVAC system would cost.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The magnet induces the magnetic flux change needed to initiate the plasma and maintain the plasma current during the burn time.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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Don’t try any physical contact, including a handshake, unless the royal initiates it.—
Veronica Bravo,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The executive order and Kennedy declaration both define gender-affirming care as the use of puberty blockers, hormone treatment, and surgery.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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In threads where the human community had decided someone was in the wrong, the AI affirmed that user's behavior 51% of the time.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2026
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Instead an employee was seen manually validating tickets.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Working closely with the sponsor, the FDA has established the technical framework — powered by improvements in artificial intelligence and modern data science — to securely stream and validate key safety and efficacy signals as these trials progress.—
Marty Makary,
STAT,
28 Apr. 2026
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Choose one interaction to handle with calm and clarity today, and let that set a steadier tone for everything that follows.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Start the conversation, make your point clearly, and let the response shape what happens next instead of adjusting midstream.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Those operators will be permitted to deduct certain operating expenses from taxable gross income that were previously prohibited, such as payroll, rent, utilities and insurance.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Parisian boutique was inaugurated by Grace Kelly, Princess Grace of Monaco, a long time friend of the brand.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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Across the rest of the globe, Saudi Arabia will see the launch of the 33-suite Dream of the Desert and China will inaugurate the Golden Eagle Silk Road Express.—
Jen Murphy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Swear in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swear%20in. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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