pledge

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That includes a national child-care subsidy and a pledge that women will face no out-of-pocket costs during pregnancy, with medical expenses, including fertility treatments, folded into the national insurance system.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

"I, Balendra Shah, in the name of the country and people, pledge that I will be loyal to the constitution," Shah said, dressed all in black, including his trademark dark sunglasses.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

A pledge to provide free school breakfasts and meals to every primary school pupil in Scotland is now limited to P1-P5 - with a targeted offering for older pupils based on need.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Mr. Suryodipuro’s March 2 letter to envoys at the U.N.’s Geneva office cited Ms. Jallad’s “practice-grounded perspective” and “her pledge to approach the role with independence, transparency and a commitment to listen.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

So before delivering the ultimatum, Austria obtained a pledge of support from its ally, Germany, in the event of a war.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman