- past tense form of swear.
swore
Example Sentences
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"This was passed to me by my nan, she swore by it," she says.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
At age 13, I swore off pop, junk food and, most relevant for my nuptials, dessert.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
"Today we renew the sacred oath that we first swore in their names a quarter of a century ago. We will never, ever forget. That's why we fight today," Trump said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
In that trial, Brambles swore he was the victim of a “tragic mis-identification” while hinting at a conspiracy against him because of a stormy 23-year career.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
He felt his sister had been insulted when she was forced to marry a blind king, and for that he swore destruction on your ancestors.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
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