as in promising
to make a solemn declaration of intent
she vowed to love him forever
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Recent Examples of vowing
One Republican lawmaker is even vowing to carry a firearm at all times.
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Nik Popli, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
The story began moving in the other direction when Kaw Nation citizen James Pepper Henry visited the Sacred Red Rock in the 1990s, vowing one day bring the Stone home to the Kanza people.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
In December 2023, the school board passed a resolution vowing to rethink school choice and prioritize neighborhood schools, nodding to their role as vital community hubs.
—Mila Koumpilova, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025
Israel’s military push has forced thousands to flee, with the country vowing to expand its operations in the coming days.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Israel has not yet responded to the offer, vowing to continue the war until Hamas disarms and releases all hostages.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025
The Miccosukee Tribe, one of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit challenging the use of the facility, is vowing to continue its lawsuit.
—Ely Brown, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
In 2021, Kraft Heinz sold both its Planters nut business and its natural cheese business, vowing to reinvest the money into higher-growth brands like P3 protein snacks and Lunchables.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
In 2021, Kraft Heinz sold both its Planters nut business and its natural cheese business, vowing to reinvest the money into higher-growth brands like P3 protein snacks.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Nik Popli, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
The story began moving in the other direction when Kaw Nation citizen James Pepper Henry visited the Sacred Red Rock in the 1990s, vowing one day bring the Stone home to the Kanza people.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
In December 2023, the school board passed a resolution vowing to rethink school choice and prioritize neighborhood schools, nodding to their role as vital community hubs.
—Mila Koumpilova, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025
Israel’s military push has forced thousands to flee, with the country vowing to expand its operations in the coming days.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Israel has not yet responded to the offer, vowing to continue the war until Hamas disarms and releases all hostages.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025
The Miccosukee Tribe, one of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit challenging the use of the facility, is vowing to continue its lawsuit.
—Ely Brown, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
In 2021, Kraft Heinz sold both its Planters nut business and its natural cheese business, vowing to reinvest the money into higher-growth brands like P3 protein snacks and Lunchables.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
In 2021, Kraft Heinz sold both its Planters nut business and its natural cheese business, vowing to reinvest the money into higher-growth brands like P3 protein snacks.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vowing
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While these steps are promising, the OIG emphasized that temporary surge staff and policy memos are not enough.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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While terminology changes and treatment advances are promising, experts note that broader systemic and societal changes could make the biggest difference.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And before the 2024 election, the singer posted a video of Kamala Harris pledging to boost Puerto Rico's economy.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, nearby institutions have issued public statements expressing sympathy and pledging support for students affected by the tragedy.—
Amanda Castro
Gabe Whisnant
Anna Commander
Toby Meyjes
Shane Croucher
John Feng
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher went on one of his bad-boy tirades during a performance at the 1996 show by swearing, wandering the stage and making lewd gestures during his brother Noel's guitar solo.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Davidson struggled but in adulthood found an advocate in his friend’s mother Dottie (Maxine Peake) and under the mentorship of Tommy (Peter Mullan), who saw through the uncontrollable ticks and swearing and gave him a job.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Vowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vowing. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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