sworn

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In America, the 2028 presidential election started before the 2024 winner was sworn in.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

He asked how I got my name, and I explained that my mother had been sworn into the Israeli army atop Masada and my parents loved the place.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The proposal asks for 20 to 50 sworn officers to start, hired over a five-year period, along with support staff.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The trial at Newry Crown Court began on Tuesday, with a jury sworn in.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Even in all the shouting and confusion, and the bells of useless fire brigades, she could have sworn she heard her love’s heartbeat, could have sworn she heard her call out from inside.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny