committed
adjective
com·mit·ted
kə-ˈmi-təd 
1
: placed in confinement (as in a mental institution)
committed patients
2
: having made a pledge or commitment to someone (such as a romantic partner) or something (such as a cause)
committed partners
a committed parent/teacher
strongly committed to the fight for equal rights
also
: characterized by such a pledge or commitment
two people in a committed relationship
Examples of committed in a Sentence
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The California Transit Association, which advocates for public transportation, expressed relief that the governor remains committed to the transit funding, but argued against delays.
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Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2024
Although such grandiose plans have stalled, Mongolia remains committed to becoming a net-zero economy by 2050 and hopes to set international standards for responsible resource exploitation.
—TIME, 14 May 2024
The women were in a committed relationship, and Ms. Yawn had moved to a place near Ms. Shafer’s in Denver.
—Tammy Lagorce, New York Times, 14 May 2024
Djuric said Serbia seeks to contribute to and uphold the region’s stability, security and prosperity and remains committed to the European Union integration process, a point that many in the West are skeptical about.
—Chris Massaro, Fox News, 12 May 2024
In late April, two of McCreery’s heroes, Travis and Josh Turner, welcomed him as the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry — with that induction ceremony representing three generations of renowned singers who have remained committed to preserving and furthering country music’s traditional sounds.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 9 May 2024
Harris said a major reason the couple tied the knot after a decade together was to show their children a committed relationship with married parents.
—Sarah Title, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
Stellantis remains committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all employees and resolving this matter without a work stoppage.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 7 May 2024
Marie recently launched her dating app, Fox Hunters Club, which assists millennial women who are looking for committed relationships with older men in the New York City area.
—Essence, 7 May 2024
Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2024
Although such grandiose plans have stalled, Mongolia remains committed to becoming a net-zero economy by 2050 and hopes to set international standards for responsible resource exploitation.
—TIME, 14 May 2024
The women were in a committed relationship, and Ms. Yawn had moved to a place near Ms. Shafer’s in Denver.
—Tammy Lagorce, New York Times, 14 May 2024
Djuric said Serbia seeks to contribute to and uphold the region’s stability, security and prosperity and remains committed to the European Union integration process, a point that many in the West are skeptical about.
—Chris Massaro, Fox News, 12 May 2024
In late April, two of McCreery’s heroes, Travis and Josh Turner, welcomed him as the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry — with that induction ceremony representing three generations of renowned singers who have remained committed to preserving and furthering country music’s traditional sounds.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 9 May 2024
Harris said a major reason the couple tied the knot after a decade together was to show their children a committed relationship with married parents.
—Sarah Title, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
Stellantis remains committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all employees and resolving this matter without a work stoppage.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 7 May 2024
Marie recently launched her dating app, Fox Hunters Club, which assists millennial women who are looking for committed relationships with older men in the New York City area.
—Essence, 7 May 2024
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“Committed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/committed. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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