swore in

Definition of swore innext
past tense of swear in

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for swore in
Verb
  • Perry's representative confirmed to USA TODAY on Tuesday that the workers were eventually allowed to hold onto the gift cards after confusion was cleared up.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Reynard confirmed Rzenno knows the strike zone well from having caught so many pitches.
    Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Not so fast, the states say; at least 11 states have initiated regulatory efforts, issued cease-and-desist letters or sued, with more litigation and legislation likely to come.
    David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Graves, the police chief, notes that in March one year ago, the police department initiated a call-to-action to combat domestic violence.
    Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • After Pan Am inaugurated service to Asia, Humphrey Bogart played Capt.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
  • For example, in 2021, Iran inaugurated the Jask oil terminal, allowing crude oil to be transported to Jask on the Gulf of Oman just east of the strait, but the terminal is not considered a viable export option for Iranian crude, the IEA said.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Despite that, Moody’s has affirmed the company’s Aa2 credit rating, pointing to its vast gas reserves and strong cash generation.
    Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The Pitch reported in 2003 that the state had affirmed that King’s record was clean, and the charges were erroneously linked to his name.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • To the extent permitted by applicable law, all judgments or awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket damages (excluding attorneys’ fees) associated with participation in this Promotion and shall not include any indirect, punitive, incidental and/or consequential damages.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
  • France and Spain have reportedly denied permission for US warplanes to use their airspace, Italy has blocked access to a base, and Britain has permitted use of its facilities only for defensive purposes.
    Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Still, Democrats argued that the resolution validated what the party had fought for over the last two months — no new spending for immigration agencies absent policy reforms.
    Mathew Miranda Updated March 27, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Dual jury verdicts this week have validated longstanding concerns about the dangers of social media for young people.
    Barbara Ortutay, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Owens made the case that under the stadium incentive package approved by lawmakers in 2024 and the tentative STAR bond agreement negotiated by Toland on behalf of the state, rejecting the sports authority bill would only give the executive branch more control over the project.
    Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
  • The deal must still be approved by a judge.
    CBS News, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
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“Swore in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swore%20in. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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