as in to commit
to obligate by prior agreement
I've mortgaged all my free time this week to the hospice and won't be able to come to the party
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Recent Examples of mortgage
What could mortgage interest rates look like by the end of 2026?
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Aly J Yale, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Here’s how the road less traveled can lead you to long-term success, while your peers’ shortcuts mortgage their long-term futures.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 25 Mar. 2026
Oklahoma Education Association President Cari Elledge equated the plan to mortgaging a teacher’s future for a salary increase today.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 6 Mar. 2026
The Rams also draft well in the deeper rounds, which ought to give them some confidence that trading a single first-round pick isn’t the same as completely mortgaging the future.
—Sam McDowell 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
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Aly J Yale, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Here’s how the road less traveled can lead you to long-term success, while your peers’ shortcuts mortgage their long-term futures.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 25 Mar. 2026
Oklahoma Education Association President Cari Elledge equated the plan to mortgaging a teacher’s future for a salary increase today.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 6 Mar. 2026
The Rams also draft well in the deeper rounds, which ought to give them some confidence that trading a single first-round pick isn’t the same as completely mortgaging the future.
—Sam McDowell 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
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Eco effort Ocean Casino Resort is committed to investing in positive environmental change through beach cleanups, charitable contributions, and advocacy including a partnership with an organic farm addressing food insecurity, soil regeneration, and community inclusiveness in Atlantic City.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The Dawgs lost three blue-chip commits in the last month, including five-star cornerback Donte Wright, who flipped to the Miami Hurricanes less than a week ago.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Al-Saadi would use various social media accounts to promote terrorist attacks and pledge retaliation, according to the complaint.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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Well, there's always been ambiguity and many administrations have pledged to put a number or put some kind of line on it.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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“Mortgage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mortgage. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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