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
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Wayne Newton has been married to his wife for over 30 years
Wayne Newton, who has long been known as the King of Las Vegas, is a committed husband to his wife of over 30 years, Kathleen McCrone.
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Vandana Pawa, Peoplemag, 8 June 2024
With a plot that grows more absurd with each passing scene, plus committed performances from O’Neal and Streisand at their comedic best, What’s Up, Doc? is a total gem.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 31 May 2024
For Ukrainians, who remain committed to liberating every inch of occupied land, this will be a bitter pill.
—Keith L. Carter, Foreign Affairs, 29 May 2024
Stellantis, parent company of Chrysler and Jeep brands, remains fully committed to the EV transition, though spending could rise or fall depending on who gets elected in November, according to CEO Carlos Tavares.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 22 May 2024
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Vandana Pawa, Peoplemag, 8 June 2024
With a plot that grows more absurd with each passing scene, plus committed performances from O’Neal and Streisand at their comedic best, What’s Up, Doc? is a total gem.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 31 May 2024
For Ukrainians, who remain committed to liberating every inch of occupied land, this will be a bitter pill.
—Keith L. Carter, Foreign Affairs, 29 May 2024
Stellantis, parent company of Chrysler and Jeep brands, remains fully committed to the EV transition, though spending could rise or fall depending on who gets elected in November, according to CEO Carlos Tavares.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 22 May 2024
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“Committed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/committed. Accessed 15 Jun. 2024.
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