committed
adjective
com·mit·ted
kə-ˈmi-təd 
1
: placed in confinement (as in a mental institution)
committed patients
2
: having made a pledge or commitment to someone (such as a romantic partner) or something (such as a cause)
committed partners
a committed parent/teacher
strongly committed to the fight for equal rights
also
: characterized by such a pledge or commitment
two people in a committed relationship
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Middle East allies have roundly rejected Trump's plan, but the president remains committed to it—for now.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 9 Feb. 2025
But leaders remained committed to keeping the city’s sanctuary status, even under the threat of losing federal funding.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacramento Bee, 8 Feb. 2025
Perretta said the district will take time to thoroughly review the recommendations and analyze their financial impact, and that the district remains committed to bargaining in good faith.
—Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
In his interview with Fox, Netanyahu said his government remained committed to destroying Hamas’ military and governing capabilities in Gaza.
—Lucas Lilieholm, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 9 Feb. 2025
But leaders remained committed to keeping the city’s sanctuary status, even under the threat of losing federal funding.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacramento Bee, 8 Feb. 2025
Perretta said the district will take time to thoroughly review the recommendations and analyze their financial impact, and that the district remains committed to bargaining in good faith.
—Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
In his interview with Fox, Netanyahu said his government remained committed to destroying Hamas’ military and governing capabilities in Gaza.
—Lucas Lilieholm, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Committed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/committed. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
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