solemn oath
Example Sentences
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"Mr Zhao betrayed his solemn oath to defend his country and endangered those who serve in the US military," he said.
From BBC • Jan. 8, 2024
Gen. Julian D. Alford, said that Scheller had violated his solemn oath to support and defend the Constitution.
From Fox News • Dec. 24, 2021
“As members of Congress, we take a solemn oath to support and defend the Constitution,” Pelosi wrote.
From Washington Post • Dec. 11, 2020
General Assembly, where he urged delegates to adopt as their solemn oath: “No more war, war never again.”
From Washington Times • Oct. 4, 2020
On the night of August 14, 1791, commanders from the richest sugar plantations in Saint Domingue gathered in a place called Alligator Woods and swore a solemn oath.
From "Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science" by Marc Aronson
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