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- adjective Undertaken in accordance with a
vow ; solemnly promised. - verb Past participle of
vow
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Examples
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Alexander McQueen's eponymous label vowed to sustain the "genius" of the late designer despite his suicide last week.
economic news and analysis | guardian.co.uk Lizzy Davies 2010
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Alexander McQueen's eponymous label vowed to sustain the "genius" of the late designer despite his suicide last week.
economic news and analysis | guardian.co.uk Lizzy Davies 2010
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Durbin vowed not to let the protestors get the upper hand with him.
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"Durbin vowed to not let protesters get the upper hand with him."
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McCain vowed he would run a clean & honorable campaign and make the distinction between himself and Obama on the issues.
The Early Word: Playing Cards - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2008
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McCain vowed to keep the estate tax low, referring to it as "one of the most unfair tax laws on the books." well, when you fleece the American public as a CEO of a company that reneges on pensions, healthcare, wages, safety (the list is long) and yet you make 100M, 200M per year ... of course you wouldn't want that to get taxed before your children get it ...
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And after the match, the European captain vowed future revenge and said of the Americans winning the Cup, "They're only borrowing it."
USATODAY.com - Expect fierce, polite competition at this year's Ryder Cup 2002
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If ever souls on earth could commune, I was so fascinated by the hallowed spot, which contained all which I so adored from my infancy, my consoler, my counsellor, my guide to the holy hill of God, I really believed I heard her speak when I prayed over her head and again vowed my promises at parting.
The Autobiography of Liuetenant-General Sir Harry Smith, Baronet of Aliwal on the Sutlej, G. C. B. 1903
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What we have this moment vowed, is not to be forsworn.
The Scottish Chiefs 1875
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Just this weekend, John McCain vowed to “whip Obama’s you-know-what” at the debate, and he’s indicated that he’ll use Bill Ayers to attack Barack Obama.
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