as in to commit
to obligate by prior agreement
I've mortgaged all my free time this week to the hospice and won't be able to come to the party
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Recent Examples of mortgage
Stop mortgaging our future for vanity projects.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
After going a combined 3-of-15 from 3-point range in Games 1 and 2, the player the Magic mortgaged four first-round picks for had yet to justify that investment in this series.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
In addition, the Jets could mortgage some of their future draft picks to acquire players.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Here’s how the road less traveled can lead you to long-term success, while your peers’ shortcuts mortgage their long-term futures.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 25 Mar. 2026
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
After going a combined 3-of-15 from 3-point range in Games 1 and 2, the player the Magic mortgaged four first-round picks for had yet to justify that investment in this series.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
In addition, the Jets could mortgage some of their future draft picks to acquire players.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Here’s how the road less traveled can lead you to long-term success, while your peers’ shortcuts mortgage their long-term futures.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 25 Mar. 2026
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Despite shooting 1-for-16 and committing five turnovers in the final period, Valkyries coach Nakase said nothing worried her about her team’s fourth quarter performance.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Trump has said Iran has committed not to possess a nuclear weapon, though the exact terms would be worked out over the next 60 days under a memorandum of understanding.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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With Mateen pledging allegiance to the Islamic State, the FBI got involved.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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Democrats have pledged to vote against any short-term extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act — a major national security tool — following Pulte’s appointment.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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“Mortgage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mortgage. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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