swears in

Definition of swears innext
present tense third-person singular of swear in

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • Moreover, Emerson polling – conducted after Swalwell dropped out – largely confirms that Steyer, rather than Porter, is the most likely recipient of former Swalwell voters.
    Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Before the vote, Speaker Joe VanDuyne, a Wilmington Democrat, said the judge’s order confirms the board’s hands are tied.
    Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Duchamp-curious initiates in wait will also delight in this show.
    Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
  • KeyBanc initiates Permian Resources as overweight Key says the Permian Basin exploration and production company is well positioned.
    Michael Bloom, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Supreme Court’s decision affirms a 2024 ruling from State Bar Judge Yvette Roland that Eastman be prohibited from practicing law.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The State affirms its strong commitment to the safety of the Northglenn community and to the successful working relationship with city officials regarding the Mental Health Transitional Living (MHTL) homes.
    Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The company installs technology that connects to existing building systems like HVAC, batteries, solar and EV charging.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
  • That third party installs your flooring.
    Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • County leaders say the announcement validates years of work and hundreds of millions of dollars in public investment.
    Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Trial validates low-cost strike capability The test took place at BAE Systems’ flight test development center in Warton, Lancashire.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Welcome to the wild world of casting non-professional actors, a practice that is in the spotlight this year as the Academy inaugurates the casting Oscar.
    Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi, on Monday.
    Jared Perlo, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Kevin McKidd lets his red curly locs flow while filming a remake of Highlander at Eilean Donan Castle in Scotland on April 15.
    Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
  • In the wake of this rejection by a man who’s only ever disappointed her, Clive lets a host of emotions run over her face.
    Erin Qualey, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The 2025 Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act, or HEAR Act, expands on a 2016 law, signed by President Barack Obama, that permits victims and descendants of victims of the Holocaust to lay legal claim to works of art looted by the Nazis or sold to the Nazis under false pretenses.
    Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The Screening Partnership Program, or SPP, permits airports to apply for private companies to provide airport security screening at their checkpoints.
    Sheldon H. Jacobson, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
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“Swears in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swears%20in. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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