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adjective un·com·mit·ted \ ˌən-kə-ˈmi-təd \

Definition of uncommitted

:not committed; specifically :not pledged to a particular belief, allegiance, or program

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Warren Central defensive back Julius Brents (uncommitted) is No.

— kyle neddenriep, The Courier-Journal, "Notes: Six-game Tip-Off Classic features loaded field," 28 Aug. 2017
One audit accused the president's office of failing to properly report the existence of tens of millions of dollars in uncommitted funds and of approving excessive salaries and perks for university managers.

— patrick mcgreevy, latimes.com, "UC's new payroll system will cost at least $200 million more than expected," 24 Aug. 2017
Dismissives argue that social media-fueled movements are too fragile and their participants too uncommitted to achieve much.

— wendy grossman, Ars Technica, "New book explores how protesters—and governments—use Internet tactics," 23 July 2017
Underscoring that, the AARP ads targeted five moderate, uncommitted Republicans from states that would be hit hard by the GOP bill's cuts in Medicaid.

— alan fram, chicagotribune.com, "Third GOP senator indicates he might oppose health care bill," 17 July 2017
New Jersey’s Corey Booker, Missouri’s Claire McCaskill, and other Democrats remained uncommitted, threatening Obama’s $150 billion bailout of the atomic ayatollahs.

— deroy murdock, National Review, "Senate Majority Leader McConnell Should . . . Lead the Senate Majority," 10 July 2017
Tanner McKee Status: Uncommitted Overall national rank: 29 Height/Weight: 6’6’’/219 lbs High School: Centennial (Calif.) McKee is the third and final uncommitted recruit on this list.

— chris johnson, SI.com, "Breaking down the Elite 11 quarterbacks," 4 July 2017
In that scenario, the Heat very likely would offer its remaining cap space to James Johnson or Dion Waiters, if both remain uncommitted at the time.

— barry jackson, miamiherald, "Hayward meeting goes well for Heat, with player turnout strong," 1 July 2017
Last winter, Barry had been ranked the 13th best uncommitted Illinois player by Perfect Game USA scouting service.

— gene chamberlain, Post-Tribune, "Chamberlain: South Elgin's Kevin Barry earns late scholarship to Valparaiso," 1 July 2017

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