swore in

Definition of swore innext
past tense of swear in

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for swore in
Verb
  • The Patriots have named Zak Kuhr their new defensive coordinator, a source confirmed to the Herald.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • The bank initiated the biopharmaceutical stock with an overweight rating and $1,350 price target, implying an upside 32% from here.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Gertler initiated legal proceedings, claiming almost $3 billion in past and future royalties.
    Nicolas Niarchos, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • However, a Mara Braun three-pointer with 33 seconds left in the quarter inaugurated a stretch where Minnesota outscored its hosts 14-3 to take a 23-point advantage after a pair of Amaya Battle free throws with just under five minutes to play.
    Staff Report, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026
  • When the Winter Olympics came to Norway, in Lillehammer in 1994, Harald officially inaugurated the Games.
    Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The interest between Sacramento State and those within the Mid-American Conference in becoming college football partners was mutual, as Hornets president Luke Wood and athletic director Mark Orr phrased it Monday and from a statement from the MAC commissioner affirmed.
    Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The airline affirmed its zero-tolerance policy for disruptive behavior on its flights.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Generally, federal immigration agents are allowed in health care settings where other members of the public are permitted, like waiting rooms, but need a warrant to access private patient areas.
    Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
  • The current system has permitted stars like New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto to land a $765 million contract and for Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker to find a deal that will pay him $57 million in 2026.
    Andy McCullough, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • The methodology has been validated.
    Samantha Bonsack, STAT, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The deal, if approved by a judge, would bring an end to a 2024 lawsuit filed against Epstein‘s former personal lawyer Darren Indyke and former accountant Richard Kahn, who are co-executors of Epstein‘s estate.
    Reuters, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Because the city took the case to trial, taxpayers will also likely have to foot the attorneys fees for the plaintiff — a figure that must be submitted and approved by the judge.
    Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Swore in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swore%20in. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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