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

One thing which underlines the power of the manifesto pledge is that an extra line in this section promised to "allow teachers more time out of the classroom to prepare lessons and improve their skills".

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

He wondered if Spess would remember their mutual pledge that the winner would share the prize.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville