commit
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Lineage has previously said it would commit to an order issued by Mayor Karen Bass that the millions of pounds of food be removed within 45 days.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
BAE Systems unveiled Britain's first sovereign CCA at Farnborough, though London has yet to commit to a procurement decision, leaving the field open to competitors.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
The deal would commit U.S. companies to build nuclear reactors on Saudi soil to generate power.
From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2026
Some industry leaders say they have been stymied by a reluctance in Western governments to commit to long-term defense investments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
I’d be angry if Alan had the advantage, the right-of-way, and didn’t fully commit to attacking.
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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He lovingly omits most graphic footage, but commits to approaching his and Adrian’s shared story from a different viewpoint — a remake.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
Deutch is perfect casting for plucky Gail, who commits to bagging Hamm with such gumption that she jumps on a hotel mattress like a little kid.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
But Messi’s most common strategy is also one of the riskiest: He waits to see which way the keeper commits and then simply sends his penalty in the opposite direction.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
The US-Iran agreement signed on Thursday includes provisions on Iran's nuclear programme, sanctions relief and commits both sides to pursuing a final settlement within 60 days, a deadline that can be extended by mutual agreement.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
I mean, anybody who commits this kind of crime probably has gone through something in their lives.
From "Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago" by LeAlan Jones
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Lidl says it's "committed to ensuring that everyone receives the reasonable adjustments, clear communication and support they need to thrive."
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
They needed to determine whether a bakery employee had committed fraud.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
In a statement, Gober, who has stakes in companies including Alphabet, Apple and Tesla, committed to not trading stock while he is an elected official.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
Following criticism last June, the Dodgers barred federal immigration agents from the team's massive stadium parking lot and committed $1 million to help families of immigrants "impacted by recent events in the region."
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
He encountered members of the old Al Spencer Gang and the former head of the Veterans Bureau, who had committed bribery during the scandalous Harding administration.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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From next season, Chelsea will play all home WSL fixtures at Stamford Bridge, joining Arsenal, Aston Villa and Everton in committing to home venues with improved transport links and better facilities.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Initially, the family leased their ranch abode—telling People magazine shortly after they moved to Texas that they had wanted to test out the area for a year before committing to buying a property there.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
Police said that a suspect detained at the weekend over the attack on the 78-year-old former Conservative minister has now been re-arrested on suspicion of committing, preparing or instigating "terrorism".
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
Edible Arrangements’ strawberry and banana cones offer the fun of chocolate-dipped fruit without committing to one of the brand’s elaborate arrangements.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
“So, how do we take responsibility? You can apologize—and even if you cannot remember committing your transgression, that doesn’t mean that your apology, and the sentiment behind your apology, is not sincere.”
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
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