pledge

Example Sentences

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Buffett said in 2024 that his donations to the foundation would end after his death—reversing his original pledge at the time he began making the donations in 2006.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

And best of all… it's a lifelong pledge of loyalty.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

In its 2025 management-proxy circular, the company said six of the seven members of its executive committee are bilingual, and Rousseau “has continued to act on his personal pledge to learn French.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Speculation arose from GameStop’s $700 million pledge for derivative transactions, which analysts linked to a potential acquisition.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

I think every teacher at Knightsbridge signs a pledge to schedule an important test the week before the Christmas recess so that families that plan a winter vacation won’t take off early.

From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg