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[kuh-mit] / kəˈmɪt /




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Nike believes it must commit to localized product development if it’s going to capture the attention of young Chinese people who don’t know who Michael Jordan is.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

According to the outlet, Jenner had received multiple offers on the home, however, was reluctant to commit to a sale.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026

He didn’t commit the roughing-the-passer penalty that wiped out the third-and-long incompletion and led to the Oregon score that made it 34-27.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026

Firestein said he expects Xi will be looking for Trump to either commit to extending the delay of the arms sale or somehow avoiding the sale altogether.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

But when Jo finally realized that the man she loved would never commit to her and it was definitely over, she really needed her brother.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

A hawkish BoJ that commits to further rate hikes, and perhaps more importantly, at a faster pace, could lead to the Japanese yen strengthening further, which would likely ripple across global markets.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026

“I don’t believe him unless he commits to an actual debate. Invitations are on the table for dates and places,” Hilton said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

"Signing the Artemis Accords costs nothing and commits us to nothing beyond principles we already stand for," said Mullan.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

Executives said that moving early to get a jump on the project, even before the Pentagon commits to a contract, is the best way to deliver the weapons quickly.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

“When someone commits a crime, he is tried, not murdered.”

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple

In statements, Denver and Boston public school districts said they are committed to helping students and teachers navigate AI in a way that facilitates learning.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Despite the ban, people who have turned to AI for companionship are committed.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

Industry executives have said they hope to be more transparent moving forward and have committed to paying more for the power needed to run data centers and investing more in local communities.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

"UNC remains committed to maintaining and enforcing the Armistice Agreement and fulfilling its responsibilities to preserve stability and prevent escalation on the Korean Peninsula," it said.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

Though Penkovsky barely knew his father, and was a committed Communist, suspicion trailed him his whole life.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau

The Bills made it through the first two weeks without committing a turnover, then survived a landslide Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026

The five men were initially detained on suspicion of committing offences under the Explosives Act.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

“Greater clarity and stability make long-term investment more feasible, lower the perceived risk of committing capital, and should help unlock the private investment Greenland needs to develop its resources, infrastructure and economy.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026

Experts offered one key piece of advice for those looking to do so: Do extensive research before committing.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026

But when, cunningly and influenced by ambition, they refrain from committing themselves to you, this is a sign that they think more of themselves than of you.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli




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