swearing

Example Sentences

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The ex-Manchester mayor was clapped and cheered as some 200 Labour MPs welcomed him back to parliament after a nine-year absence for his swearing in on Monday, hours after Starmer tendered his resignation.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

He whined that the singers who pulled out of the state fair are “Third Rate” and promised he would simply headline the event, swearing he is greater than Elvis, even “without a guitar.”

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

Warsh said little that was specific about how he will approach the nuts and bolts of Fed policy in brief remarks following the swearing in.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

He was nominated in a vote at parliament before a swearing in ceremony at the Court of Session.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Someone who could sign an affidavit swearing to my name and nationality and religion.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron