vowing

present participle of vow

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of vowing Seminole’s rural boundary is a hot political topic, with nearly every candidate running for office in Seminole this election year vowing to protect the area mostly east of the Econlockhatchee River and covering about one third of the county. — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 The future for national cinema is bleak under a potential Flávio Bolsonaro presidency, with the candidate vowing to mimic virtually all of his father’s policies—and tighten some even further. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026 The Grammy-winning artist posted a photo from his private jet looking out into the clouds, vowing to make a play to one-up Drizzy and win Karol G back. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026 The lawsuit, which was filed by Parton’s longtime manager Danny Nozell, accused Seaver of threatening violence and vowing to destroy the music icon’s legacy. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2026 When the boss returns to the office vowing to send them all to jail, he is stunned to see the women have introduced job-sharing, flexible hours, and on-site child care. — Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz remained defiant on Sunday, vowing to press ahead with potentially painful reforms to Europe's biggest economy, after suffering a bruising electoral setback in two state elections. — CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026 After initially vowing to fight NBA sanctions, Clippers owner Steve Ballmer announced Sunday the team will comply with the league ruling. — Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 But Chief Craig Buckley’s attempt to clamp down on misconduct has immediately sparked friction, with union leaders vowing to file a grievance and advising members to resist the measure as an unlawful overreach. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vowing
Verb
  • Korean star Han Ji-min accepted The Hollywood Reporter’s Trailblazer Award at a glitzy gala high above Busan on Wednesday night, promising that her creative journey was only just beginning.
    — Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Anura Kumara Dissanayake became president on an anti-corruption platform in 2024 promising to take action against anyone suspected of corruption in the Rajapaksa family and previous administrations.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Vietnamese President To Lam met in Canberra last month, pledging to deepen their partnership on issues like defense and trade.
    — Shibani Mahtani, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The Serbian Progressive Party has gradually taken control of all state institutions since coming to power in 2012, while denying abuse of office and repeatedly pledging to fight graft.
    — Jovana Gec, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Coyotec comes up with unexpected takes on topics and sometimes has to be told to stop swearing.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Lake County Prosecutor Bernard Carter shakes hands with Purdue Northwest students after swearing them in as interns with the High Tech Crime Unit on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
    — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

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“Vowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vowing. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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