swearing

Example Sentences

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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

Since swearing off first-date coffees and drinks two years ago, Murthy has gone out with fewer men overall.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Warsh will take Miran’s seat on the board—Miran issued his resignation letter as governor on Thursday, effective upon the swearing in.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Warsh’s stakes in Juggernaut Fund LP and a handful of the largest positions are supposed to be sold between his Senate confirmation and his swearing in.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

And I am promising never to do anything like that again and asking Please don’t let papou die and swearing It was Clementine’s fault.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides