as in promising
to make a solemn declaration of intent
she vowed to love him forever
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Recent Examples of vowing
Commercial traffic through the maritime chokepoint has virtually ceased since the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, with Iran vowing to strike any vessels associated with the two countries or their partners.
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Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
Satellite imagery showing the rapid decline in the flow of ships and Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, vowing to keep the block on the strait as leverage.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Mojtaba Khamenei issued a fiery first public statement yesterday, vowing to keep blocking the vital Strait of Hormuz trade route and attacking Gulf states.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
Hindustan Times | Getty Images Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian within hours of Tehran’s new supreme leader vowing to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, as New Delhi scrambles to mitigate energy supply risks.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Immediately after the blast, the official raised his fist defiantly, vowing never to surrender.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
In comments last week, PBOC Governor Pan Gongsheng warned that external volatility could spill over into China, vowing that the central bank will try to insulate the domestic market from contagion.
—Bloomberg News, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Progressive groups are vowing to mount challenges from the left to any lawmaker who opposes the war powers vote, Axios reported.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Luxury movie theater operator iPic Theaters has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, planning to sell its assets but vowing to try to return to operating after a restructuring.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
Satellite imagery showing the rapid decline in the flow of ships and Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, vowing to keep the block on the strait as leverage.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Mojtaba Khamenei issued a fiery first public statement yesterday, vowing to keep blocking the vital Strait of Hormuz trade route and attacking Gulf states.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
Hindustan Times | Getty Images Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian within hours of Tehran’s new supreme leader vowing to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, as New Delhi scrambles to mitigate energy supply risks.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Immediately after the blast, the official raised his fist defiantly, vowing never to surrender.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
In comments last week, PBOC Governor Pan Gongsheng warned that external volatility could spill over into China, vowing that the central bank will try to insulate the domestic market from contagion.
—Bloomberg News, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Progressive groups are vowing to mount challenges from the left to any lawmaker who opposes the war powers vote, Axios reported.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Luxury movie theater operator iPic Theaters has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, planning to sell its assets but vowing to try to return to operating after a restructuring.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vowing
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The early results are promising, though much remains unfinished.—
Richard Goldberg,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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So naturally, host Conan O'Brien decided to welcome guests with a box full of snacks and a letter playfully promising a fun night to come.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026
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Whatley said those policies threaten law enforcement officers and public safety, arguing that criminals belong behind bars and pledging to continue backing law enforcement.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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In 2026, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy is pledging a blowout reaching $200 billion.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Warren was bleeding but conscious, propped on an elbow, ordering Sneaky to get the sheep back, swearing when the man tried to move him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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Another research project showed that negative spectator behaviors like swearing or threatening language was observed at 68% of events.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Vowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vowing. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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