vowed

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Burnham vowed in a keynote speech in June to "bring about the biggest rebalancing of power our country has seen".

From Barron's • Jul. 9, 2026

"I will not give up on him," vowed David.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

The officer eventually let the concert proceed but vowed to return that evening to collect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026

After a World Cup celebration turned deadly, Mexican officials vowed to strengthen safety protocols ahead of their team’s Sunday match against England.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 2026

He touted their bravery and vowed that if war came, Polish soldiers would not give the Germans who dared to invade so much "as a button from their uniforms."

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson