as in committing
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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With this song, YOASOBI sings about continuing to dance on stage and committing to their roles, even without applause or in the face of ridicule.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
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His teammates have noticed his progression offensively, while still committing to being solid in the defensive and neutral zones.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Several legislators questioned candidates who had signed a document pledging not to run again for full-time county executive if appointed.—
Ilana Arougheti
Updated October 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Trump campaigned on a hardline immigration stance, pledging to carry out the largest mass deportation in American history.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Mortgaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mortgaging. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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