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Early access to the service can cost up to $100,000 per month, or $60,000 per month if users commit to three years, according to Wednesday's lawsuit.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
Lenders opted not to extend the company’s interest deferrals in part after Thoma Bravo decided not to commit more equity to the company.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
It is up to the person applying for compensation to present evidence that they did not commit the crime.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026
In addition, advocates have asked utilities commissioners to demand that Charter commit to fostering workplace diversity, equity and inclusion among its proposed 9,000-member workforce in California.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
“Evidence? How could his ID be used as evidence? You know his name. Why would you need his ID? He didn’t commit a crime with his wallet.”
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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A new PlayStation service lets members pay for rewards—such as a deal on an outfit for a golfing avatar—and in turn, CleanPlay commits to paying for renewable energy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Recognition of their "outstanding universal value" brings international renown and commits authorities to work toward their preservation.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
He lovingly omits most graphic footage, but commits to approaching his and Adrian’s shared story from a different viewpoint — a remake.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
The move extends mandatory life sentences to anyone who commits the manslaughter of an emergency worker on duty including police, prison officers, firefighters and paramedics.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
“He eats money—he commits arson! He’s ajinx, that’s what. He’s good luck going backwards. And he’s got to go.”
From "The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden
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Last year, New York real-estate investors were alleged to have committed fraud in receiving loans to acquire hundreds of Baltimore vacant properties.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
He committed three errors in an inning, all on the same play during a game July 27, 1988.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
“As this new process moves forward, we’re committed to engaging in good faith,” said Lyft communications director CJ Macklin.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
Throughout the Spygate process, members of the Southampton board have maintained a stance that they feel the punishment does not fit the offence committed.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Even though I didn’t understand what the words meant, reading the message made me feel as if I had committed a crime.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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First of all, committing fraud in visa applications is already illegal.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
Before committing to a new role, English actor Charlie Hunnam reads the script up to five or six times.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Cassia Rowland from the IFG said most recalls are for breaches of licence conditions, such as missed appointments, rather than offenders committing further offences or posing a serious risk to the public.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
But he knew enough to avoid committing himself to any policy promise before he was selected as Labour’s leader and the next prime minister by acclamation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Lord Tywin almost always chose to command the reserve; he would take the high ground and watch the battle unfold below him, committing his forces when and where they were needed most.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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