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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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The Patriots have named Zak Kuhr their new defensive coordinator, a source confirmed to the Herald.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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Crews confirmed the animal was injured and turned it over to the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter for treatment, fire officials said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2026
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Looking ahead, researchers are developing a 3D digital platform to further analyze the graffiti — while the park plans to install protective roofing to help preserve the inscriptions for future visitors.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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According to City Councilmember Nina Ahmad, Philadelphia is the first city to install and implement the Clarity Node sensor technology that powers the air quality monitors.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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After that, the government initiated a new era of levee building.—
Melina Walling,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Both officers were able to get back to shore, as crews with the Eastham Fire Department arrived and initiated rescue efforts.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
18 Feb. 2026
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Aside from funding and safety, members said ensuring equitable access to gender-affirming care was a key priority.—
Mikayla Bunnell,
Hartford Courant,
19 Feb. 2026
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This ruling validates the city’s position and affirms the council’s commitment to acting lawfully and responsibly on behalf of its residents.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Pham said the Louvre tightened how many times a ticket can be validated at its multiple checkpoints.—
Thomas Adamson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The difference came down to how quickly leaders could understand the scope and risk, validate mitigation steps, and align communications.—
Keri Pearlson,
Harvard Business Review,
18 Feb. 2026
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Doug wouldn’t let his body get him down, although Lord knows his body tried.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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Take your foot off the accelerator and let your speed drop gradually.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The office had planned to redirect the $30,000 to fund other grant priorities, which is permitted under its agreement with the FMCSA, Burnham said.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Pima County Sheriff’s Office is the primary investigative agency in the search for Nancy Guthrie, with the FBI only permitted to take part if requested by local officials.—
Michael Ruiz , Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Inter Miami will play its first five games on the road and then inaugurate the new Miami Freedom Park stadium on April 4 against Austin FC.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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Canadian officials, including Foreign Minister Anita Anand and Governor General Mary Simon, will travel to Nuuk, Greenland, on Friday to inaugurate the Canadian consulate.—
Fiona Bork,
The Hill,
6 Feb. 2026
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