commit
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He worked flashcards with Robinson and sometimes made his father line up in the street in front of their house just to commit certain plays and alignments to memory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
Meanwhile, Texas has 20 different media markets, placing less pressure on outside groups to commit money early and lock in rates, one national GOP strategist told the Tribune.
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026
One Washington-based group, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, is urging lawmakers to commit to no new borrowing and, from there, to agree on a fiscal goal for the country.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
The state intends to sublet space to startups that might not have the wherewithal to commit to long-term leases.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Peabody did commit to the fair, but Hunt and the others did not: “they said,” as Burnham later revealed, “they would think it over.”
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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To his credit, Statham never attempts to act superior to the material — if anything, he overly commits to its cold tone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Recognition of their "outstanding universal value" brings international renown and commits authorities to work toward their preservation.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
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
But read carefully, the MOU commits Iran to charging no tolls “for 60 days only” and empowers it “to define the future administration and maritime services in the Strait” in dialogue with Oman.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Whatever he undertakes, he commits himself to it fully, absolutely.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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It added: "The duke remains deeply committed to this cause, and remains a strong supporter of African Parks' work."
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
She added that the Emirates was “firmly committed to safeguarding the integrity of the international financial system.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
A number of Styles’ most committed fans work side gigs on top of their 9-to-5 to earn extra money for extra shows: dog walking, babysitting, or helping brands with their social media and digital marketing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
"As a public broadcaster, we remain committed to our values. They guide us in everything we do, even when that means stepping away from an event that is very close to our hearts," he added.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
Are you not committed to pushing the limits of science?
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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“Europe is committing industrial suicide,” Stephen Dossett, chief executive of subsidiary Ineos Inovyn, said at the time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Given that she has just lost her job and her income has dropped substantially, tell her to check both BadgerCare Plus and ACA Marketplace plans before committing to COBRA.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 22, 2026
Early in 2025, I’d been thinking about the 20th anniversary of the show and how to celebrate it, but a movie is a huge project, one I was wary of committing to.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
First of all, committing fraud in visa applications is already illegal.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
But he did not bother committing the essay to print.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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