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

Fifa has pledged to reduce its carbon emissions by 50% by 2030, and to reach net-zero by 2040.

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

Colonel Cathcart pledged eternal gratitude to Colonel Korn for the ingenious moves he devised and was furious with him afterward when he realized they might not work.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller