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"I've taken the trouble to get a warrant sworn out for his arrest."

"You can step down to the nearest station and swear out a warrant."

I gave a complete statement and swore out a complaint.

"Then you have to swear out a complaint against her."

But you'll have to come down to the police station and swear out a complaint.

"She used to swear out a warrant and put him in jail."

I went to the police and swore out a warrant.

Malcolm swore out loud at this, and turned toward his captain.

"Do you mean to tell me a warrant has actually been sworn out against my son, Chief?"

Very true, but it is easy to swear out a warrant against any one.