sworn

Example Sentences

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Most significantly, the new plan removed a key provision that allowed victims to submit a sworn affidavit, in lieu of a prescription or other medical or legal records, to prove they purchased Purdue opioids.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

But after more than 10 failed bids of her own—and one heartfelt, pleading letter addressed to a seller—she has sworn off her own search for now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

"Roberts-Smith exercised his right to decline the opportunity to add, amend or comment upon his previous sworn evidence," the court documents say.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

More than two-thirds of Min Aung Hlaing's 30 ministers, also sworn in Friday, are either retired or serving members of the military.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

On everything from official census forms to sworn statements, she put her birth date down as 1893 instead of 1892, and she went on doing this for years.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield