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sworn off

ADJECTIVE
on the wagon
Synonyms
WEAK
abstaining abstemious abstinent cold sober dry drying out free of alcohol nonindulgent not drinking not drunk not partaking of alcohol period of abstinence restrained sober stone cold sober took the pledge unintoxicated

Example Sentences

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The city is so synonymous with overtourism that some travelers have sworn off it completely—yet even amid cruise ship bans and entry fees for day-trippers, crowds keep coming.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Mr. Dunn has sworn off help from outside groups as part of his pro-democracy platform.

From New York Times • May 13, 2024

I’ve sworn off Twitter and its descendants, only to realize that those places are really, really useful for my job.

From Slate • Jan. 4, 2024

The rock legend had sworn off singing “Stairway to Heaven” decades ago.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2023

I’d also recently sworn off dating altogether, too consumed with work to put any effort into it.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama