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swear

[swair] / swɛər /




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Some swear it’s a walrus mustache in the style of Wilford Brimley or Teddy Roosevelt, while others argue it’s a horseshoe version like the one worn by Hulk Hogan.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

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

With a certain visa, people must swear to their intent to marry within 90 days of arrival on foreign shores.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

It was like getting the vicar to swear.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

“This isn’t about the free-ticket vouchers again, is it? I swear I triple-checked the accounting before I turned them in. The numbers should be good this time.”

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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