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swearing-in

[ swair-ing-in ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

1890–95; from verb phrase swear in; -ing ¹

The swearing-in ceremony was delayed only briefly before continuing.

Kevin Fallon on the quirk of history that demands two swearing-in ceremonies for this particular president.

Young master Taft took the book with him to the swearing-in of his father, William Howard Taft, apparently to stave off boredom.

Ten of John Boehner's 11 brothers and sisters were on hand for his swearing-in as House speaker.

After that, representatives dispersed for individual photo-op swearing-in ceremonies.

I was present at the swearing-in and shortly thereafter the President's plane took off for the Washington area.

I have also to represent the State in a military capacity, at the swearing-in of recruits and the presentation of colours.

The plane took off promptly after the swearing-in ceremonies.

Our next time, we had waited until Judge Sarah Hughes had arrived for the swearing-in ceremonies.

And were you present during the swearing-in ceremonies of President Johnson?

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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