pledge

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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

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

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

That same crisis in energy prices was cited when another pledge was dropped - to decarbonise the heating of one million homes by 2030, which is "no longer considered achievable".

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Mr. Suryodipuro’s March 2 letter to envoys at the U.N.’s Geneva office cited Ms. Jallad’s “practice-grounded perspective” and “her pledge to approach the role with independence, transparency and a commitment to listen.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The only bright spot in the whole mess was that I wouldn’t have to make payment on the $100 war stamps pledge.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson