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Recent Examples of swear in
Rich Township Supervisor Calvin Jordan was sworn in Thursday at a ceremony in Oak Brook to become the first African American to serve as president of the Township Officials of Cook County organization, according to a news release.
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Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is seen before swearing in Pam Bondi as attorney general in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., on February 5, 2025.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
In 12 hours, President Trump veered from crowing about a huge foreign policy victory to swearing in frustration on the South Lawn.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 24 June 2025
Hochul declined to exercise her right to remove him, but even after that stay Adams has entered a kind of limbo state, with city officials and residents alike eagerly looking forward to New Year’s Eve, when the next mayor will be sworn in at midnight.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 June 2025
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Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is seen before swearing in Pam Bondi as attorney general in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., on February 5, 2025.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
In 12 hours, President Trump veered from crowing about a huge foreign policy victory to swearing in frustration on the South Lawn.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 24 June 2025
Hochul declined to exercise her right to remove him, but even after that stay Adams has entered a kind of limbo state, with city officials and residents alike eagerly looking forward to New Year’s Eve, when the next mayor will be sworn in at midnight.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swear in
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Refrain from clicking on any links in emails or websites without confirming the authenticity of the sender.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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As officials continue to confirm deaths and search for those missing after the Texas Hill Country floods on Friday, locals have started to share stories of incredible acts of bravery and heroism amid a weekend of anguish.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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The mayor could install one of his cronies who has no experience in running a large transit agency like the CTA.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Trim trees; install storm shutters, accordion shutters, and/or impact glass; seal outside wall openings.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 June 2025
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The water initiates a chemical reaction that lasts about six hours.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2025
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Mamdani, a democratic socialist, shocked political observers Tuesday by leading New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo by 7 points before New York even began initiating the ranked choice calculations, drawing a concession from Cuomo and declaring victory himself.—
Tara Suter,
The Hill,
26 June 2025
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The resolution, sponsored by Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, aimed to affirm that Trump should seek authorization from Congress before launching more military action against Iran.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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Since January 2025, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has tracked nearly 600 anti-LGBTQ state legislative bills across the United States targeting transgender youth, restricting access to affirming services and limiting public expression of LGBTQ+ identities.—
Martie Bowser,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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More than just the designs, the accessibility of Brilliant Earth’s pieces further validated her choice to partner with the company.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
27 June 2025
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Republicans can point to this to validate their claims that the Democratic Party cannot be trusted not to lurch too far to the left.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2025
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Cooper noted that only personal items like a purse or brief briefcase are permitted, so don’t bring rolling bags, luggage and other unapproved items.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2025
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Whether that puts your eyes onto your career and public image, your personal connections, or even a new hobby or interest, let this encourage you to lead full force in that direction with vulnerability and inspiration.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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When the outdoor cooling station opened on Friday, White drove by to find no chairs for people to sit and no signage letting people know the cooling station was there.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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That August, Hoffman sat for Giard and inaugurated the project.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 June 2025
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The capture of this first whaler on June 22 inaugurated the Shenandoah’s most spectacular run, unlike any the raider had enjoyed during its eight months seeking out and destroying Union merchant vessels.—
Francine Uenuma,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 June 2025
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