pledge

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Prince Mohammed’s vision extended to a pledge to invest up to $1 trillion in the U.S. during a landmark visit to the White House in November, earning him praise from President Trump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 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

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

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

Meanwhile, Burr, who did not know about the pledge, did know that a projectile from Hamilton’s gun had whizzed past him and crashed into the tree to his rear.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis