swore
Americanverb
verb
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Federal officials, including the president’s Cabinet and members of Congress, all swore an oath to follow the Constitution and protect the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic.
From Salon
When I was 22 years old, I commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Navy and swore an oath to the Constitution.
From Salon
A fan swore at Beal and accused him of causing the fan to lose $1,300 from a bet.
From Washington Times
“We made a promise we swore we’d always remember. No retreat, baby, no surrender.”
From Washington Post
The charge against him said he repeatedly shouted, swore and acted aggressively towards her, told her what clothes she could and could not wear, and requested passwords for her social media accounts.
From BBC
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