sworn off
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
Thus far they’ve declined to bring it back, but haven’t sworn off the possibility.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 7, 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
It’s disgusting, but it’s not like I’ve sworn off meat, so I’m not one to talk.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
