swore

Example Sentences

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Those who watched him a Selhurst Park swore he would be a star.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

After the 1973 oil shock, the U.S. and allies swore to maintain emergency stockpiles to make sure there could never be a repeat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

On Jan. 1, 2026, Sanders swore in Zohran Mamdani – like Ocasio-Cortez, a Democratic socialist – as mayor of New York City.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

Perez swore on his children that he didn’t kill the woman, Flores said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Some people advised against splashing in the water, while others, like Cherrie, swore that splashing was the only way to keep them away.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple