commitments

plural of commitment

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of commitments Its memorandum of understanding sets commitments around freedom of association, collective bargaining and living wages, while its country-level work can also involve manufacturers and other stakeholders. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026 The company also signed long-term leases in expensive cities around the world while renting space to members on short-term commitments, a mismatch Neumann acknowledged on the podcast. — Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026 Supplier concerns compete for attention alongside inventory questions, customer commitments, labor constraints and financial pressures. — Seema Phull, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 The Sun in Libra opposes Saturn in Aries, highlighting where cooperation, commitments, or expectations may need firmer structure. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026 Notably, the latest announcement did not clearly establish how much of the forthcoming release would be additional to earlier commitments. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 3 Oct. 2026 Paramount also lined up about $24 billion in commitments from the sovereign wealth funds of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026 Previous commitments to import certain quantities of goods, such as agricultural products, have not always been met in full, however. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026 Unions and other activists had pressed for more commitments from the Olympic organizers at the time of the 2021 contract signing. — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commitments
Noun
  • Wall Street has expressed concerns about the company’s indebtedness — and taming its debt obligations will be a sizable chore for Ellison and his team.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • This is especially important where AI affects customers, employees, financial decisions, legal obligations or public trust.
    — Jeffrey Bartel, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • An aircraft acquisition introduces a different set of responsibilities.
    — Alex Kowtun, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Partners must divide responsibilities, delegate to each other and determine who has the final say when their territories overlap.
    — Leslie John, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Directing duties are shared by China’s Zhao Yilong and American filmmaker Shaun Piccinino.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • More than 1,500 potential voters signed up for a meeting of the Los Angeles Continuum of Care board to pick a replacement for the core duties of the beleaguered Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The Ukrainian leader held a meeting with military officials and government members on Friday focusing on Ukraine's energy and air defense needs.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Asfaw primarily develops cost-friendly skin care products that target young consumer needs.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

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“Commitments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commitments. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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