pledge

Example Sentences

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"I, Balendra Shah, in the name of the country and people, pledge that I will be loyal to the constitution," Shah said, dressed all in black, including his trademark dark sunglasses.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

The mortgage company Better Home & Finance and the crypto exchange Coinbase Global unveiled a product that lets home buyers pledge crypto when getting a Fannie-backed mortgage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 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

A pledge to provide free school breakfasts and meals to every primary school pupil in Scotland is now limited to P1-P5 - with a targeted offering for older pupils based on need.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

“I pledge a lesson to the frog of the United States of America, and to the wee puppet for witches’ hands.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord