swear in
verb
swore in; sworn in; swearing in; swears in
: to induct into office by administration of an oath
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After being sworn in, the 69-year-old told the National Assembly that his top priority was to maintain peace and stability, which were the foundation for fast and sustainable growth.
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ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
In just two months since the new chief and her five officers were sworn in, the Aledo Police Department has pulled over 120 drivers for speeding or running stop signs.
—Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
In an unrelated housekeeping matter, Gettleman also noted that former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem would be replaced in the suit by her successor, Markwayne Mullin, who was sworn in last week.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Isaacman, who had been sworn in as the 15th NASA Administrator only two months prior, was not afraid to highlight problems in NASA’s leadership.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
In just two months since the new chief and her five officers were sworn in, the Aledo Police Department has pulled over 120 drivers for speeding or running stop signs.
—Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
In an unrelated housekeeping matter, Gettleman also noted that former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem would be replaced in the suit by her successor, Markwayne Mullin, who was sworn in last week.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Isaacman, who had been sworn in as the 15th NASA Administrator only two months prior, was not afraid to highlight problems in NASA’s leadership.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
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