commit
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"Blood cells and the retina committed relatively early, while the skin's outer layer didn't commit until noticeably later," the researchers explained.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026
And then there’s the controversies I don’t know about, the missteps I’ve yet to commit.
From Slate ● Oct. 11, 2026
In addition, the memory-chip makers are trying to persuade customers to commit to multi-year contracts that may smooth out an earnings profile that has, historically, been extremely volatile.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
Greg Lui, 38, of San Gabriel, California, faces charges of conspiracy to violate export control laws, outbound smuggling and conspiracy to commit money laundering, the Justice Department said Thursday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
I can’t stand by and let them punish Dad for a crime he didn’t commit.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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The decree commits the merged studio to release 30 movies in each of the first two years of the deal, and 32 in each of the following three years.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
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
A direct parody of 1974’s “Chinatown,” it’s a technical marvel, especially for its time, one that fully commits to the zaniness of its hand-drawn protagonist.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
A new PlayStation service lets members pay for rewards—such as a deal on an outfit for a golfing avatar—and in turn, CleanPlay commits to paying for renewable energy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
This is what these "trivial errors" as you call them really signify and if you do not heed them, it will not be long before your father commits an error of major proportions.'
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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"The intelligence community remains committed to safeguarding America's cutting-edge intellectual property from foreign threats," Clayton added.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
F1 is committed to keeping the season at no more than 24 races.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
Some cells begin narrowing their possible futures early, while others remain flexible for a longer period before becoming committed to a specific role.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026
The Dodgers are not committed to starting him in Game 3.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
Having composed himself, Helmuth said to the court, “I haven’t committed any crime. All I’ve done is tell the truth.”
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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The DNA recordings also revealed important information about when cells begin committing to their eventual roles in the body.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026
O'Neill questioned whether he had the energy to continue as manager after Rangers won at Parkhead last month, before committing to stay on.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
Stafford was asked this week how he managed to stay calm, not feel rattled and still take shots at clutch plays after committing turnovers in a hostile environment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026
At the moment, investors are looking at a normal yield curve, which means higher yields for committing to longer periods.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
“Conover,” he said slowly, committing it to memory.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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