commit
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A California man who spent more than three decades behind bars for a murder he did not commit has been exonerated, clearing the way for his release.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
Meanwhile, Texas has 20 different media markets, placing less pressure on outside groups to commit money early and lock in rates, one national GOP strategist told the Tribune.
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026
One Washington-based group, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, is urging lawmakers to commit to no new borrowing and, from there, to agree on a fiscal goal for the country.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
The state intends to sublet space to startups that might not have the wherewithal to commit to long-term leases.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
“Don’t commit yourself,” said Mr. Jaggers, “and don’t commit any one. You understand—any one. Don’t tell me anything: I don’t want to know anything; I am not curious.”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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A new PlayStation service lets members pay for rewards—such as a deal on an outfit for a golfing avatar—and in turn, CleanPlay commits to paying for renewable energy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Recognition of their "outstanding universal value" brings international renown and commits authorities to work toward their preservation.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
He lovingly omits most graphic footage, but commits to approaching his and Adrian’s shared story from a different viewpoint — a remake.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
Otherwise, Berman said, if an out-of-state doctor commits “malpractice or negligence, there’s no recourse for the California patient.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
‘For God’s dang sake, Sal, shet up fore some jedge commits you to Milledgeville.’
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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The initial phase of the trial, which concluded Monday, focused on determining whether Salazar committed the killing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
His defence argued the offence was committed during a difficult period in his life while he was experiencing anxiety.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
“We view compliance as a fundamental priority and are fully committed to safeguarding consumer rights and building lasting trust,” said Jiazhen Zhao, co-chairman and co-chief executive of PDD.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
"As a public broadcaster, we remain committed to our values. They guide us in everything we do, even when that means stepping away from an event that is very close to our hearts," he added.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
Are you not committed to pushing the limits of science?
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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Given that she has just lost her job and her income has dropped substantially, tell her to check both BadgerCare Plus and ACA Marketplace plans before committing to COBRA.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 22, 2026
First of all, committing fraud in visa applications is already illegal.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
This means officers can direct anyone committing, or who may commit, anti-social behaviour to leave the area from 16:00 BST on Sunday to 16:00 on Tuesday.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Before committing to a new role, English actor Charlie Hunnam reads the script up to five or six times.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Many others are prisoners who have been convicted of committing crimes.
From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman
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