as in to confirm
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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.
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Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
21 Oct. 2025
Democrats have claimed Johnson is refusing to swear in Grijalva because of the Epstein files dispute.
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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?
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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 destroyer commissioned Tuesday, the Choe Hyon, is expected to have anti-ship and land-attack missile capabilities, although neither can be confirmed to date, analysts said.
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Immigration attorney Morella Aguado, who is not involved in Avila's case, confirmed one of her clients was also transferred out of Krome.
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Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business keeps things straightforward with a one-time purchase that installs directly on your Mac or PC.
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In ornamental beds, install cardboard rings under the mulch around perennial or annual plants to stop weeds from intruding.
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Traffic is expected to be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and closed streets around Penn Station for fans going to MetLife Stadium, which FIFA calls New York New Jersey Stadium.
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The case was initiated in August by an asylum-seeker from Guatemala who was arrested after leaving a routine immigration hearing in San Francisco and then held without access to adequate hygiene, sanitation, medical care and legal advice, according to the complaint.
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The company has issued an update on its plans, affirming that the verification system will begin rolling out in select countries later this year.
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But the justices affirmed the 5th Circuit’s decision.
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Wilkins addressed the criticism in a post on X, saying she wasn't being paid, that taxpayers aren't footing the bill for the event, and that her years in the country music industry validate her invitation to participate.
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Wright’s explicit aim is not to bring readers into Buddhism as a religion, but to argue that its core psychological insights — particularly around suffering and perception — are validated by evolutionary biology and modern science.
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The longtime head coach of Alameda High School baseball says he was suddenly let go after 25 years leading the program, a decision that's now drawing backlash from players, parents, and the community.
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These options let the computer randomly generate numbers for you.
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
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Burke followed opener Bryan Hudson and permitted one run and five hits in 7 1/3 innings.
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On the May day of our visit, 81-year-old Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni was being inaugurated for a seventh term in office.
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The Vet, fairly new then, was inaugurated in 1971 to replace the ancient and decaying Connie Mack Stadium.
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“Swear in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swear%20in. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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