Example Sentences

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His speech on Sunday struck a conciliatory tone, vowing to respect democratic principles and govern for "all Colombians."

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

It followed Ginger Wildheart's recent cancer diagnosis, with the singer refusing treatment and vowing to keep going.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

Both came out against Venice Dell during the campaign, with Park vowing to “squash this on day one.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

In marking these tragic anniversaries, let’s applaud the liberty and prosperity that lulls us, while vowing to resist the totalitarian threats menacing us, be they overseas or next door.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Who was I, vowing calmly among all these necktied young men to steal life out of nature’s jaws, every old time we got half a chance and a paycheck?

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver