as in to confirm
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Recent Examples of swear in
As of March 29, Daniel had been sworn in by 914 agencies.
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Elizabeth Pritchett, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The case is the second major prosecution for her office since she was sworn in last December.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Since being sworn in as vice president, Vance has continued his streak of controversial statements that began well before joining the ticket.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Veteran Chicago lawyer and former federal prosecutor Andrew Boutros was sworn in Monday as the 42nd U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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Elizabeth Pritchett, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The case is the second major prosecution for her office since she was sworn in last December.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Since being sworn in as vice president, Vance has continued his streak of controversial statements that began well before joining the ticket.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Veteran Chicago lawyer and former federal prosecutor Andrew Boutros was sworn in Monday as the 42nd U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swear in
Verb
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But officials were not able to confirm if a blown tire was at fault for the crash.—
Ron Wilkins,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Listen, many Gomez fans were skeptical when the singer confirmed her relationship with the prolific music producer back in December 2023.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
25 Apr. 2025
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The following month, as immigrants were crossing from Mexico, Abbott announced the state would install a 1,000-foot strip of buoys to prevent river crossings.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Apr. 2025
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Any Android user can install AVG’s free mobile antivirus, which combines a substantial collection of security features with many, many upsell opportunities.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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China is currently still saddled with a 145% import tariff, and the others were slated for tariffs ranging from 26% to 49% before Trump's 90-day pause initiated on April 9.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Separately, the Department of Education is initiating a rulemaking process this week that may further alter or curtail access to those programs.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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On the bench, like a trainer hyping up a boxer, Murray’s Denver Nuggets teammates continuously affirmed him, telling him to keep his head up, assuring him that good things would eventually start to happen.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Heineken reported first-quarter revenue growth that beat analysts’ expectations on Wednesday morning and affirmed its full-year guidance despite the tariff risks.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
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Without colleagues to validate their contributions or provide feedback, many retirees struggle to maintain their sense of relevance and value.—
Lorraine Wiseman,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The state is required to validate the information using relevant databases, including records at the state Department of Motor Vehicles and Social Security Administration.—
Phil Willon,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Apr. 2025
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You’re also permitted to write off a certain amount of loss due to disaster, reducing your tax burden.—
Cora Lewis,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The lawsuit states that Liberty was negligent in failing to mark the gas line, and that after hitting the gas line, the other three companies were negligent in letting the gas leak continue unchecked.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2025
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Konan’s lawyers say refusal-to-deliver cases are rare and letting her suit continue would not cripple the postal service.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Later this year, the company will inaugurate L’Isle-d’Espagnac, a leather goods workshop in Charente, while Loupes in Gironde, and Charleville-Mézières in Ardennes, will open in 2026 and 2027, respectively.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Bukele first offered to house violent U.S. criminals shortly after Trump was inaugurated.—
Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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