commit
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This could mean free allowances being phased out more slowly and extended beyond 2034, provided companies commit to long term decarbonisation.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
Some U.S. officials said Trump is reluctant to commit ground forces.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
The real challenge is not deciding at what age to claim Social Security, but to make the decision and fully commit to it.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
One of the best players in California and the nation, Cathedral Catholic’s Honor Fa’alave-Johnson, a USC commit, got to show off his speed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
“I really want to commit to UCLA,” I said.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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In a novel full of insufferable characters interfering with romantic soulmates, Mary commits the sins of both pedantry and priggishness.
From Salon ● Jun. 25, 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
The first clause mentions Lebanon three times and commits the U.S. to ensuring its territorial integrity and sovereignty.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
TMZ reported at the time that the musician would be cleared of his four felony counts if he complies with treatment and commits no other crimes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
Fifty years ago, the prevailing concept in the American criminal justice system was that everyone in the community is the victim when an offender commits a violent crime.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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He has now committed his future to the club for the 2026-27 season but has not signed a new contract extension, with his current deal running until 2030.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
The bank is committed to progressively increasing dividends, while earnings are expected to improve on stronger margins, resilient fee income and stable asset quality, he adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
“We remain committed to helping facilitate the timely disbursement of insurance proceeds as requirements are met.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
While Kane has not committed to featuring at the 2030 World Cup, we should get at least one more outing for the goalscoring pair together at the 2028 Euros.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Arrogant and humble at the same time, the radical, fearless nun and her fellow sisters were the most committed individuals Farmer had ever met.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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Spain targeted this weakness by committing full-backs to attack.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
So, committing to a delivery change last April wasn’t all that intimidating.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 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
This wasn’t because more juveniles were committing crimes.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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