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swear

[swair] / swɛər /




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Devotees swear by the beer-battered mahi mahi tacos, but with salads, buffalo meatloaf and half-pound burgers also on offer, there’s something for everyone in the car.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Raslan Bajou, who was asleep in his tent at the time of the latest strike, said: "This is a sin, I swear it's a sin."

From BBC • May 28, 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

The state does require ID when registering to vote, and residents must swear under penalty of perjury that they are eligible to vote and they are a U.S. citizen.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

‘Before he died,’ said Torak, ‘my father made me swear an oath. To find the Mountain, or die trying.’

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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