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sworn

adjective as in avowed

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Before the Georgia Supreme Court could hear the District Attorney’s appeal, the former president was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.

The pair were sworn in less than 24 hours before the incident, Pirro said.

"I have just been sworn in to lead the High Command," General Horta N'Tam declared after taking the oath of office in a ceremony at the military's headquarters, AFP journalists observed.

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A jury was sworn in for his trial on Tuesday but he changed his pleas earlier as the prosecution case was due to be opened.

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“Stealing from the very people you are sworn to protect is a profound betrayal of the badge,” Los Angeles County Dist.

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