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as in dedication
adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty
his frequent absences made others question his commitment to the political campaign
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as in obligation
something one must do because of prior agreement
they made a commitment to pay the bill upon receipt of their order
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Recent Examples of commitment
Despite county commitments, some advocates see the department’s closure as part of a move to rely on the community to address the problem.
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Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
By 2023, Washington was negotiating a defense alliance with Saudi Arabia that would pledge U.S. resources and forces to protecting the country, similar to U.S. commitments to NATO.
—Sarah Yager, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
This decision reflects our collective commitment to fostering a collaborative, equitable, and respectful work environment.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
The show’s focus on relatable human challenges, even within the competitive world of elite sports, aligns well with Yle’s commitment to deliver engaging and thought-provoking content.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 14 Jan. 2025
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Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
By 2023, Washington was negotiating a defense alliance with Saudi Arabia that would pledge U.S. resources and forces to protecting the country, similar to U.S. commitments to NATO.
—Sarah Yager, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
This decision reflects our collective commitment to fostering a collaborative, equitable, and respectful work environment.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
The show’s focus on relatable human challenges, even within the competitive world of elite sports, aligns well with Yle’s commitment to deliver engaging and thought-provoking content.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commitment
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This initiative reflects Dixon’s dedication to fostering personal growth and uplifting his community.William Jones, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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Touched by her dedication, viewers praised Oldenburger in the comment section.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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The Padres reportedly needed a $50 million loan in 2023 just to meet payroll obligations.Newsweek, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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The United States does not uphold its obligations to NATO out of some kind of misguided altruism.Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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Unilever’s commitment to sustainability offers a similar lesson of reducing plastic waste while boosting loyalty and brand reputation.Michael Shribman, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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They are being educated mostly in Mandarin and indoctrinated with official Chinese values of loyalty and patriotism.Chris Buckley, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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The fires may be a natural disaster but responsibility for the way this catastrophe unfolded and caused unprecedented damage and suffering belongs to them.David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
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Transitioning from an individual team member to a leader requires adopting new responsibilities, cultivating relationships and guiding teams toward achieving organizational goals.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Previous attorneys general have included both those with a close allegiance to the presidents who appointed them – personal lawyers, friends, a brother – and those who were more independent-minded.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
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Her style range shows an allegiance to the simple yet ornate, where craft is key: a killer red carpet formula.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025
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By contrast, Frazier took on the role of outmoded power, compliant duty.Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
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There are lots of ways to add a physical element in spot duty if the Jets want to augment Stanley and Lowry in that role or limit Stanley to the press box.Murat Ates, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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More on culture On Broadway, mothers are usually either objects of devotion or monsters.Raymond Zhong, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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Within five lines, the bridge incorporates a hymnal, pledges undying devotion and solidifies a spiritual quality to the relationship that had been seeded earlier.Tom Roland, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2025
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The cash-and-stock deal, announced Friday, ranks among the power sector’s biggest, and indicates that natural gas is likely to play a larger role than many expected a few years ago in meeting the nation’s electricity needs.Rebecca F. Elliott, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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With the company allowing for more flexibility, the need for such an offering was diminished.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Commitment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commitment. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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