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as in to commit
to obligate by prior agreement
I would love to go to dinner with you, but I've pledged myself to a play with my parents that night
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as in to pawn
to leave as a guarantee of repayment of a loan
pledged their house against the loan
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as in to vow
to make a solemn declaration of intent
I pledge that I will abide by all of the rules of this organization
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as in guarantee
something given or held to assure that the giver will keep a promise
I was required to leave my keys as a pledge that I would bring the car back
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as in promise
a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something
made a pledge to quit smoking
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Recent Examples of pledge
ABC News, 14 May 2026
Vang, who pledged not to take any corporate donations, had raised about $600,000 by the end of March, according to the Federal Election Commission, and more than 93% of that has come from individual contributions.
—Robin Epley, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Kool-Aid Hydration does not use artificial dyes, as part of Kraft Heinz’s broader pledge to phase out synthetic colors by the end of 2027.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 13 May 2026
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Verb
Awareness of risk from terror plots is high in the city after a 21-year-old Austrian man accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State group pleaded guilty to plotting to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
Vang, who pledged not to take any corporate donations, had raised about $600,000 by the end of March, according to the Federal Election Commission, and more than 93% of that has come from individual contributions.
—Robin Epley, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Noun
The crisis tests Pope Leo XIV’s pledge to heal divisions with traditionalists, coming after Pope Francis’ 2021 crackdown on the Latin Mass sparked deep anger among church conservatives.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Kool-Aid Hydration does not use artificial dyes, as part of Kraft Heinz’s broader pledge to phase out synthetic colors by the end of 2027.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 13 May 2026
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Eco effort Ocean Casino Resort is committed to investing in positive environmental change through beach cleanups, charitable contributions, and advocacy including a partnership with an organic farm addressing food insecurity, soil regeneration, and community inclusiveness in Atlantic City.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The Dawgs lost three blue-chip commits in the last month, including five-star cornerback Donte Wright, who flipped to the Miami Hurricanes less than a week ago.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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If a helmet is too outdated for your family to use, don't pawn it off on someone else.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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After being blackballed from the finance sector, Coop resorts to burglarizing the homes of those in his social circle and pawning the items to stay afloat.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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The two Republicans, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco and conservative commentator Steve Hilton, spoke of a halcyon California destroyed by feckless Democrats and vowed a return to those days.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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However, Havana has rejected past overtures — including Washington’s recent offer of $100 million in aid — while the regime has vowed to hold on to power despite rising domestic and foreign pressures.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
15 May 2026
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There’s no guarantee a baby will book anything, especially as the industry continues to contract.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Iranian officials have also asked for their flag and anthem to be respected, and for security guarantees at airports, hotels and stadiums.—
Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Their father, Nahuel (Amién), flits from one romantic affair to another, failing to recognize his shortcomings the way fathers typically forget minor yet significant details, like mistaking his younger daughter’s shoe size or never delivering on his promise to have the sink fixed.—
Lé Baltar,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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The weekend, for all its promise, tends to collapse into logistics, half-finished to-do lists and the quiet companionship of two people watching the same screen.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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After being deposited in orbit by a launch vehicle, Winnebago uses its own propulsion to maneuver into the right attitude.—
Ramin Skibba,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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Every fiat dollar, euro or Swiss franc deposited into a Swiss IBAN issued by UR is mirrored one-to-one as an on-chain tokenized deposit.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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But in the early days of the Maniacs, everyone swears that Merchant was a shrieking dervish during shows, exorcising her teenage demons on the stage of every bar in the Rust Belt.—
Dan Kois,
Pitchfork,
17 May 2026
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During the middle of the day when the sun was brightest, visitors swore they had been transported to a faraway tropical island.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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None have actively traded individual securities while in office.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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The agency will also work with law enforcement to increase security around the dam.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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“Pledge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pledge. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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