pledge

Example Sentences

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Buffett said in 2024 that his donations to the foundation would end after his death—reversing his original pledge at the time he began making the donations in 2006.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The mortgage company Better Home & Finance and the crypto exchange Coinbase Global unveiled a product that lets home buyers pledge crypto when getting a Fannie-backed mortgage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

In its 2025 management-proxy circular, the company said six of the seven members of its executive committee are bilingual, and Rousseau “has continued to act on his personal pledge to learn French.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The trouble was that councils ultimately employ teachers, which left Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth having to threaten to cut their funding if they did not help to deliver on the pledge.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Many will pledge themselves to faithfully accept the new High King’s judgment in exchange for his wisdom and protection.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black