pledged

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The University of Cambridge, which pledged to divest from fossil fuels in 2020, is now reportedly pulling investment dollars out of banks that finance the fossil fuel industry, according to Bloomberg.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Steyer adds that he and his wife have pledged to give away most of their wealth before they die.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Real president Florentino Perez last week pledged to make a 150m euro offer for an unnamed "galactico" player if re-elected to his position.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The U.S. has pledged to help build up Lebanon’s army.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“Dome is fifty thousand spears and swords, pledged to our queen’s service.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin