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as in to commit
to obligate by prior agreement
I would love to go to dinner with you, but I've pledged myself to a play with my parents that night
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as in to pawn
to leave as a guarantee of repayment of a loan
pledged their house against the loan
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as in to vow
to make a solemn declaration of intent
I pledge that I will abide by all of the rules of this organization
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as in guarantee
something given or held to assure that the giver will keep a promise
I was required to leave my keys as a pledge that I would bring the car back
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as in promise
a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something
made a pledge to quit smoking
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Recent Examples of pledge
Nimi Princewill, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, European Council President Antonio Costa and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas all travelled to the Ukrainian capital, with Scholz pledging $680 million in new military aid.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
Jelani Scott, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
Joe Biden pardons son Hunter Biden despite pledges not to
Biden continues to face criticism for his decision earlier this month to issue a pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, following his conviction on gun and tax charges.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
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Verb
If given another term, Mahama pledges to run a small but efficient government and bring down taxes within three months.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, European Council President Antonio Costa and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas all travelled to the Ukrainian capital, with Scholz pledging $680 million in new military aid.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
Noun
Friday’s news coincided with a campaign launched by the 2018 HOF inductee in an effort to raise awareness and proceeds for cancer research, a pledge highlighted by the campaign’s lavender logo meant to represent all forms of cancer.
—Jelani Scott, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
Joe Biden pardons son Hunter Biden despite pledges not to
Biden continues to face criticism for his decision earlier this month to issue a pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, following his conviction on gun and tax charges.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
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Club officials had a plethora of permutations for how this winter would unfold, but had not committed to anything before gathering this week at the Winter Meetings.Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Over his years on Days, Clyde committed murder, rape, and blackmail, displayed both homophobic and misogynistic tendencies, was thrown in and busted out of prison, and ran a drug ring.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Here, Morgan Murphy simply ignores the talk-show question she’s asked and chooses instead to try to pawn a used desk of hers off on someone in the audience.Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2024
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To the show’s not-really-defense, it’s never taken a strong stance on Jimmy’s new approach, which followed a year of catatonia, debauchery and pawning his teenage daughter Alice (Lukita Maxwell) off on their neighbor Liz (Christa Miller) to surrogate parent.Alison Herman, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
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As law enforcement gathered information about the life and recent whereabouts of the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, an attorney representing the suspect vowed to fight extradition to New York City.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Separately, President Joe Biden has vowed to support Syria’s neighbors during the transition from the Assad regime and to protect US personnel in their continued mission against ISIS.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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The loan guarantee is the biggest commitment to date from the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office.Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller is predicting Santander will sign a $100 million guarantee.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Everyone knows about Trump’s worrisome promises to reach a quick deal with Vladimir Putin, which would entail a cutoff of American military support.Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
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The stalemate comes as some California jurisdictions are bracing for Trump’s promise on deportations and adopting policies designed to protect immigrant communities.Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Businesses can deposit cash into secure, networked drop points near their stores.Joe Arrage, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Ideally, the institution has all the facts before depositing the check.Mary Holland, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2024
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The company on Monday filed an emergency motion for an injunction that would stop the ban from taking effect until the Supreme Court can decide whether to take up the case—and so President-elect Donald Trump could potentially step in to stop the ban after being sworn into office.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Trump will officially be sworn into office for his second term at the White House on January 20, 2025.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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This is where collaboration and engagement early in the security assessment phase are crucial.Jaushin Lee, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The new guidance may have surprised consumers — but not security experts.Bill Chappell, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Pledge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pledge. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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