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oath

noun

ˈōth

as in promise

a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something I need your oath that you won't do anything until I've had time to make a decision

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Recent Examples of oath Joining the military includes an oath, a binding pledge to defend the Constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic and maintain allegiance to the country. —

Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2026 Thomas delivered the oath to Warsh. —

Jeff Cox,kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 22 May 2026 Meanwhile, Larson denied his children's claims of abuse under oath. —

Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026 The courtroom filled up quickly in anticipation of Sam Altman, who was set to appear on the stand that day under oath. —

Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for oath

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But a centerpiece of his reelection campaign was a promise to tame inflation and bring down the price of groceries and other cost-of-living essentials.

— Michelle L. Price, Fortune, 6 June 2026
The once-rising developer’s solemn promise is not likely to be fulfilled if court records in his federal criminal case and a parallel Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit are any indication.

— Jay Weaver June 6, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026