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as in treaties
a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples
the two countries signed a peace covenant that, it was hoped, would put an end to decades of bitter conflict
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2
as in contracts
a formal agreement to fulfill an obligation
I had to sign a covenant that I would return the rental car on time
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as in agreements
an arrangement about action to be taken
the covenant that existed among neighbors in olden times whereby they would quickly respond to the call to help put out one another's house fires
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as in bargains
to come to an arrangement as to a course of action
a traditional rule held that a husband could not enter into a covenant with his wife, because that was the equivalent of covenanting with himself
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as in promises
to make a solemn declaration of intent
the home buyers had to covenant that they would restore and keep the house for at least 10 years in exchange for a low mortgage rate
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Noun
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The founders expected the federal government to deal with issues of national concern, such as protecting the border, entering into treaties with other nations, and settling disputes between the states.—
Adam A. Millsap,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024 -
West Germany and South Korea agreed to similar terms in return for defense treaties with NATO and the United States.—
Michael McFaul,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The filing also details various corporate governance matters, including changes in the board of directors and executive officers, as well as employment agreements with key personnel.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
25 Mar. 2025
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The filing details various lease agreements, including amendments to the Chino Valley and Tempe leases, which involve rental adjustments and tenant improvement allowances.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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As 2025 begins, the slate of January releases promises a strong start to the year.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Jan. 2025
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The deal to host the Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia is finalized, with an official announcement expected soon, possibly during Monday's Raw Netflix premiere, which promises to bring in a huge international audience.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Officer Tolson agrees to moonlight as a pizza delivery person to complete the order.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Hamas agrees to release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander Hamas is expected to release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage, and the bodies of four other hostages.—
Greg Norman,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Biden administration tried and failed to block numerous tech deals, including Meta’s purchase of a small virtual reality start-up, Within.—
David McCabe,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Biden administration tried and failed to block numerous tech deals, including Meta’s purchase of a small virtual reality start-up, Within.—
David McCabe,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This culture of experimentation not only fosters originality but also empowers teams to challenge conventions and explore new solutions with confidence.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Liberal leaders are elected by special conventions of party members, which take months to arrange.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Covenants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covenants. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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