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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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2
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
Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Now in power, HTS has pledged to crack down on weapons and drug smuggling along the border, a move that directly threatens Hezbollah’s operations.
—Efrat Lachter, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
For her, the turning point was when the Biden administration started walking back its pledge to reopen schools within its first 100 days.
—Erin Doherty, Axios, 9 Mar. 2025
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McCone was kept on as CIA director by Johnson and pledged full cooperation with the commission, which was led by Chief Justice Earl Warren, Shenon wrote in a 2015 Politico article about his book’s findings.
—Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Now in power, HTS has pledged to crack down on weapons and drug smuggling along the border, a move that directly threatens Hezbollah’s operations.
—Efrat Lachter, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
By raising the aluminum tariff to 25 percent and eliminating the Biden exemptions, President Trump is delivering on his pledge to put American workers first and inaugurate a new golden age.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
For her, the turning point was when the Biden administration started walking back its pledge to reopen schools within its first 100 days.
—Erin Doherty, Axios, 9 Mar. 2025
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The European Union appears committed to yanking up defense spending and investment in continental NATO's industry, rather than relying on the U.S. powerhouse military-industrial complex.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Victoria, 32, was arrested on March 6 on charges of soliciting to commit murder and conspiring to commit murder, according to inmate records in Clark County, Nevada, obtained by PEOPLE.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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In fact, the stunt was part of a global campaign in which the app pawned different countries against one another to see which could earn the most XP (experience points) to save Duo.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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Almeida, Denn and Eric Tyrrell, then a coworker of Almeida’s who had tried to pawn the coins, were ultimately arrested and indicted in Norfolk County Superior Court.—
Alex Andrejev,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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Only one man, John Grey (Webster), stands up to the Ripper, vowing to fight against the tryanny, carnage and male oppression that is left in the court’s wake.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2025
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Republicans can only afford to lose one vote in the House if all Democrats vote against it, and at least one House Republican has vowed not to support the bill.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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But there’s no guarantee UConn would face the Cowgirls, as No. 10 seed South Dakota State has serious Cinderella potential.—
Ben Pickman,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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Trump and Putin reportedly will look to speak this week, while the administration continues to ponder the contours of a deal with Ukraine that will create economic security guarantees by granting the U.S. access to vital rare earth minerals within the country.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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What to Eat to Better Regulate Your Blood Sugar Lower Cholesterol Apple cider vinegar also shows promise for lowering cholesterol levels.—
Yvelette Stines,
Verywell Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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Recent waves of corporate layoffs have illustrated how quickly the promise of stability can evaporate, leaving even the most dedicated employees questioning their career moves.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The agency will train employees over the next two weeks before implementing the new measures, SSA said on Tuesday, mentioning that once enrolled, applicants will be able to have funds deposited in one business day, down from the previous 30 days.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
19 Mar. 2025
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The very first records deposited there came from three World War I-era regulatory agencies – the U.S. Food Administration, the Sugar Equalization Board and the U.S. Grain Corporation.—
Elizabeth Call,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
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The law banning TikTok initially went into effect on Jan. 19 — the day before Trump was sworn into his second term — causing the platform to go dark for a few hours.—
Miranda Nazzaro,
The Hill,
14 Mar. 2025
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Testers Say: One newly post-partum tester swore by these ultra-warm, cozy slippers for her time at home.—
Health Editorial Team,
Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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While many of the attack routes will be familiar territory to most readers, a new report from Trend Micro has seen numerous security experts recommend people need to be alert to new approaches to getting hold of their account login information.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The Trump administration says the Venezuelans are members of a controversial gang called Tren de Aragua, and that they are being deported on national security concerns.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Pledge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pledge. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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