How to Use commitment in a Sentence
commitment
noun- The church has a commitment to helping the poor.
- No one doubts your commitment to the cause.
- The boss noticed her strong commitment to her work.
- We've got commitments from several charities to donate food and clothing.
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Still, scraps of conversation carried their love, and multiple coast-to-coast visits renewed their commitment.
— Louise Rafkin, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2016 -
There may be reasons to vote for such legislation, liberal pundits allowed — but surely a commitment to keeping your word isn’t one.
— Eric Levitz, Daily Intelligencer, 28 June 2017 -
Bond prices soared after the country’s powerful Politburo made its strongest commitment to monetary easing in more than a decade.
— Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 13 Dec. 2024 -
Siegel’s version was lurid but calculatedly so, not out of any emotional commitment to the material.
— Charles Taylor, Newsweek, 22 June 2017 -
Now more than ever, our collective strength, unity and commitment is critical to securing the fair contract our members deserve.
— Lynette Rice, EW.com, 26 June 2017 -
The prime minister is concerned about Mr. Trump’s commitment to protecting Japan.
— Motoko Rich and Jonathan Soble, New York Times, 17 Nov. 2016 -
The Lakers are acutely aware of all of these issues and more, Redick vowing to get the team in the gym more frequently over the next month as their travel commitments lighten.
— Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024 -
The U.S. also has legal commitments to help Taiwan maintain the ability to defend itself.
— Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 2 Dec. 2016 -
This dedication resonates with family office principals, who often deeply understand the long-term commitment required to build large businesses from the ground up.
— Miruna-Ioana Girtu, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 -
Now the school is making a commitment to Slessinger and the program's future.
— Jim Kleinpeter, NOLA.com, 28 Aug. 2017 -
What does that mean in terms of Ford's commitment to Detroit?
— Ayesha Javed, TIME, 9 June 2024 -
Our kids deserve a lot of praise for their commitment and hard work.
— Scott Springer, Cincinnati.com, 1 Nov. 2017 -
Deadline was first to report the news of the series commitment.
— Selome Hailu, Variety, 4 Dec. 2023 -
The out-of-this-world job is open to the public and requires a minimum commitment of three years.
— Andrea Park, CNT, 3 Aug. 2017 -
The head of state also spoke of the Roubaix native’s commitment to the Notre-Dame’s restoration in wake of the fire that ravaged the cathedral in 2019.
— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2024 -
That will likely be the only way to teach your guests commitment.
— Miss Manners | Judith Martin, Anchorage Daily News, 4 June 2023 -
Bronny James stays close to home with a USC commitment.
— Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2023 -
In this light, the commitment of our reviewers stands out even more.
— Photovogue, Vogue, 4 July 2024 -
Here, 15 stylish ways to get in on the action at varying levels of commitment.
— Megan Gustashaw, GQ, 1 Nov. 2017 -
Copper red hair is easy to try out with low commitment.
— Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024 -
The shorter their stay, the better – Claudine doesn’t look for commitment.
— Marta Balaga, Variety, 17 May 2023 -
Like a proper stand mixer, these appliances are a bit of a space commitment in the kitchen.
— Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 16 July 2024 -
Have the courage to make change, first in your commitment to chase flow knowing that that will lead to a more satisfying life.
— Liz Bentley, Marie Claire, 24 Oct. 2017 -
And that species-self and species commitment is crucial to our emergence from these dilemmas.
— Masha Gessen, The New Yorker, 12 Nov. 2023 -
On Tuesday, UW received an oral commitment from a player who could help turn the tide.
— Jeff Potrykus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 27 June 2017 -
The new name highlights a continued commitment to bringing patients the right care at the right time at the right place, closer to home.
— Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 5 June 2023
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