commit

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That data is considered highly sensitive because it can be used to commit identity theft, access financial or government records, and facilitate targeted harassment or intimidation, particularly if the data were mishandled or leaked.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Large companies will have 120 days to commit to "reshoring plans" before the steep duty kicks in, while smaller companies have a 180-day buffer, a senior US official told reporters.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Federal officials who unsealed the charges Thursday described them as brazen efforts to commit fraud at several facilities across the region.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Nato's Article 5 does commit it to collective defence.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

I wondered for a little while about the best way to communicate my deep-felt passion and decided to commit it to paper.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge