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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The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office remains committed to doing everything possible to protect children and ensure justice for victims.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
The city remains committed to supporting businesses through a dedicated economic development coordinator and quarterly business roundtable events that foster collaboration and communication.
—Kara King, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
The City remains committed to a transparent public process and welcomes continued participation through forums such as the Clarksburg Citizens Advisory Committee.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos remains committed to the publication, its top editor told CNN in an interview Wednesday, hours after the Post laid off hundreds of employees.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
The city remains committed to supporting businesses through a dedicated economic development coordinator and quarterly business roundtable events that foster collaboration and communication.
—Kara King, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
The City remains committed to a transparent public process and welcomes continued participation through forums such as the Clarksburg Citizens Advisory Committee.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos remains committed to the publication, its top editor told CNN in an interview Wednesday, hours after the Post laid off hundreds of employees.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Committed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/committed. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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