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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Barra said that there have been challenges with China over the last several years, including the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain issues, but that GM remains committed to the country long term.
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Tom Krisher, Quartz, 23 Apr. 2024
Boles, a junior who is committed to Texas, allowed just one hit, striking out five.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2024
But what if the performance is so committed and expertly executed that the villain is too bad?
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 16 Apr. 2024
Churchill, a Nuveen affiliate, has more than $50 billion in committed capital, and takes on a very limited number of emerging managers.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2024
Only three players are still committed to the team — Harrison Hornery, Arrinten Page and Brandon Gardiner — while all of Enfield’s previous commits, including blue-chip Harvard Westlake guard Trent Perry, reopened their recruitments this week.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
Foster said that as of now every other committed transfer was expected to join the team.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Beyond his professional pursuits, Comley is a committed philanthropist and preservationist.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
The Legal Insurrection Foundation (LIF), a conservative nonprofit that says its committed to promoting free speech at institutions of higher education, filed a suit with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
—Rayna Reid Rayford, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024
Tom Krisher, Quartz, 23 Apr. 2024
Boles, a junior who is committed to Texas, allowed just one hit, striking out five.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2024
But what if the performance is so committed and expertly executed that the villain is too bad?
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 16 Apr. 2024
Churchill, a Nuveen affiliate, has more than $50 billion in committed capital, and takes on a very limited number of emerging managers.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2024
Only three players are still committed to the team — Harrison Hornery, Arrinten Page and Brandon Gardiner — while all of Enfield’s previous commits, including blue-chip Harvard Westlake guard Trent Perry, reopened their recruitments this week.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
Foster said that as of now every other committed transfer was expected to join the team.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Beyond his professional pursuits, Comley is a committed philanthropist and preservationist.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
The Legal Insurrection Foundation (LIF), a conservative nonprofit that says its committed to promoting free speech at institutions of higher education, filed a suit with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
—Rayna Reid Rayford, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Committed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/committed. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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