vowing

present participle of vow

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of vowing Chinese leader Xi Jinping cast Beijing as the leader of a new AI global order, vowing to challenge US dominance of the sector through the release of open-source models. Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 17 July 2026 Despite vowing to remain in his post, Starmer announced his intention to resign days later. Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 July 2026 Putin shows no sign Russia is backing down Russian President Vladimir Putin was unyielding, vowing Monday emphatic retaliation to Kyiv’s recent long-range attacks on refineries, tankers and terminals that have caused widespread fuel shortages. Emma Carmichael, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026 He was also tasked with identifying, buying and subsequently running another European club, with FSG vowing to embark on a multi-club model. James Pearce, New York Times, 11 July 2026 In March, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung warned on X that oil refiners and corporations engaged in price-fixing would be held accountable, vowing to deploy all lawful measures against unethical business practices. Jenny Lee, CNBC, 6 July 2026 Several Gulf countries have strongly denounced Iran's drone strikes Saturday on the island nation of Bahrain, while vowing to stand united against any possible aggression from Tehran in the future. James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026 Multiple opposition groups quickly put out statements vowing to beat the billionaire’s tax after the measure had officially qualified. Grace Hase, Mercury News, 26 June 2026 This time, Stelson is outraising Perry and running on an anti-corruption message, vowing to ban congressional stock trading and end unlimited corporate spending in elections. Julia Terruso, Time, 23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vowing
Verb
  • In an increasingly unpredictable business environment, executives seek control over their biology through peptides, promising faster recovery and improved performance.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Boise’s newest garage broke ground Thursday on Jefferson Street, promising parking and public spaces next to the Treasure Valley YMCA’s flagship downtown campus.
    Mark Dee July 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • Burnham arrived in the job pledging political stability and a focus on domestic priorities.
    Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 20 July 2026
  • Second, some states, big companies and foundations are pledging extra money to the accounts.
    Jay L. Zagorsky, Fortune, 19 July 2026
Verb
  • Ormund buckles easily enough, dropping to his knee and swearing fealty to Daenerys.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • Social media videos show drivers aghast at the lines or swearing at empty gas pumps and rising prices.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026

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“Vowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vowing. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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