swear in

Example Sentences

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A new era at the Federal Reserve is nearly here, with President Donald Trump due to swear in Kevin Warsh as chair of the central bank at the White House on Friday.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

So he walked back from the certification piece and then went on to say, “We don’t swear in a pro forma session.”

From Slate • Nov. 4, 2025

Johnson in January did swear in two GOP congressmen during a pro forma session—though the speaker notes that their swearing-in date had already been set and the House was unexpectedly out of session.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 22, 2025

However, a leadership aide for Johnson contradicted the statement later in the day, saying it was “customary practice” to swear in newly elected representatives when Congress is in session.

From Salon • Oct. 8, 2025

“Don’t swear in the Literal Heart of jesus,” Gus said.

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green