pledged

Example Sentences

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Platner, in damage-control mode, acknowledged that he was occasionally a lousy boyfriend but denied any sort of physical abuse, swore that he has cleaned up his act, and pledged that no more skeletons will emerge.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

Washington has pledged $13.5 million to Kenya's Ebola preparedness efforts and Kenyan health minister Aden Duale told parliament he "will not stop" the quarantine centre, despite a halt order from the High Court.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Before a midterm election last year, he pledged to spend less time insulting opponents and more time debating ideas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Though the majority - including Karim Benzema, Casemiro, and Roberto Carlos - are backing Perez, former captains Iker Casillas and Fernando Hierro have pledged their support for Riquelme.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

‘Twill make it my duty to preserve Hamlet and your brother,” he pledged.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein