How to Use swear off in a Sentence
swear off
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Then, unexpectedly, her two sisters—who had sworn off the ice—joined her.
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Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
22 Jan. 2026
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Mark swore off Elon's Twitter years ago after Trump won the election.
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Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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The squad swore off the Four Seasons to live like everyday Olympians for a few weeks.
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Sean Gregory,
Time,
22 Feb. 2026
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Even my 61-year-old mom, who swore off heavy makeup that settles into fine lines, loves Touche Éclat.
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Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
1 Feb. 2026
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The thought of eating a bowl of oatmeal spiked with protein powder and egg could make some people swear off breakfast altogether.
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Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
29 June 2026
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There are some illustrators who, consequently, swear off these tools altogether.
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Cath Virginia,
The Verge,
11 Apr. 2026
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Cardi did a U-turn in 2019, swearing off all plastic surgery and resorting to exercise instead.
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Theresa Braine,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Cardi did a U-turn in 2019, swearing off all plastic surgery and resorting to exercise instead.
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Theresa Braine,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The shift could also be seen in the generation growing tired of influencers and swearing off smartphones for a life less chronically online and bonds that are less parasocial.
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Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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For a company that once famously swore off commercials, Netflix sure shoehorns in as much self-advertising as possible.
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Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
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Chyna opened up about her decision to swear off plastic surgery in a March 2023 interview with Tamron Hall.
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Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
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White swore off politics after the 2024 presidential campaign.
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Sean Gregory,
Time,
26 May 2026
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Before swearing off Tylenol, talk to your provider about your preferences and your circumstances to see if there is an alternative that will accomplish fever reducing or pain relief.
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Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
25 Sep. 2025
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Practicality Over Panic Not every flight attendant completely swears off the seatback pocket, though.
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Jill Robbins,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Ben Townsend, the global head of infrastructure and sustainability at Google, says that data center design is a lot more complicated than simply swearing off one type of cooling in all cases.
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Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2026
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Stratton and Krishnamoorthi did not swear off AIPAC contributions.
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Joseph Strauss,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2026
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After an accidental explosion in a West Village bomb factory killed three Weathermen, those who survived, shaken by their friends’ deaths, swore off deadly violence.
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Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Dedicating himself to his new career as a Night Agent, Peter swore off romantic relationships after his job had put Rose Larkin, his love interest for the first two seasons, in danger.
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Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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Now, moderate Democrats who have records of voting for pro-Israel policies are swearing off AIPAC, signaling just how toxic the pro-Israel group has become in electoral politics.
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Joseph Strauss,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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The Lands’ End Small Canvas Tote Bag is a must have for anyone looking for a bag that delivers versatility, durability, and the perfect amount of space for everyday belongings—take that from someone swore off totes for years.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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As a vocal opponent of Israel's war in Gaza, Allam swore off campaign donations from pro-Israel lobbying groups, such as AIPAC, and repeatedly criticized Foushee for previously accepting such funds.
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Elena Moore,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2026
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