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as in treaty
a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples
the two countries signed a peace covenant that, it was hoped, would put an end to decades of bitter conflict
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as in contract
a formal agreement to fulfill an obligation
I had to sign a covenant that I would return the rental car on time
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as in agreement
an arrangement about action to be taken
the covenant that existed among neighbors in olden times whereby they would quickly respond to the call to help put out one another's house fires
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as in to bargain
to come to an arrangement as to a course of action
a traditional rule held that a husband could not enter into a covenant with his wife, because that was the equivalent of covenanting with himself
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as in to promise
to make a solemn declaration of intent
the home buyers had to covenant that they would restore and keep the house for at least 10 years in exchange for a low mortgage rate
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Recent Examples of covenant
Quartz Bot, Quartz, 13 Dec. 2024
Private debt agreements often include covenants that offer greater protection to the lender.
—Fred Hubler, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Ask your real estate agent or the home seller’s agent for a copy of all the HOA paperwork like covenants, bylaws, fee schedule, rules and regulations, experts say.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2024
The company reported non-compliance with certain financial covenants under its M&T Credit Agreement (MTB-0.52%) but obtained temporary waivers.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 18 Nov. 2024
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The loan is secured by substantially all of the company's assets and includes financial covenants.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 13 Dec. 2024
Private debt agreements often include covenants that offer greater protection to the lender.
—Fred Hubler, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Ask your real estate agent or the home seller’s agent for a copy of all the HOA paperwork like covenants, bylaws, fee schedule, rules and regulations, experts say.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2024
The company reported non-compliance with certain financial covenants under its M&T Credit Agreement (MTB-0.52%) but obtained temporary waivers.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 18 Nov. 2024
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Eisenhower encouraged diplomacy with the Soviet Union, including trying to get a treaty ending nuclear weapons testing.—
William Lambers,
Hartford Courant,
14 Jan. 2025
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The United States never signed the treaty, but in 2022 the Biden administration prohibited the use of antipersonnel land mines outside the Korean Peninsula.—
Sarah Yager,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Jan. 2025
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Antony’s contract at Old Trafford runs through until 2027, with the option of a further year.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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China’s regime is known for weaving itself into the fabric of the country’s biggest companies via government subsidies, contracts, ownership stakes, board seats and data demands.—
Daniel Axelrod,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Jan. 2025
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Trump also signed an executive order Monday directing the United States to again withdraw from the Paris climate agreement.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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The rare public apology was a key part of a settlement deal announced Wednesday in an 11th hour agreement to avert a high-stakes trial.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN,
22 Jan. 2025
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Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, Executive Director and Chief Negotiator for SAG-AFTRA, emphasized that ongoing dialogue with union members is essential, to make sure the union is bargaining on the issues that directly matter.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Boeing and the Machinists would bargain a new contract for the first time in 16 years.—
Tribune News Service,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2025
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These sessions promise to deliver actionable strategies and real-world insights, making this stand a key destination for anyone passionate about equitable education.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Their shooting and playmaking will not be replaced even if the frontcourt twin-towers might look promising.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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The first Trump administration was able to get Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador to sign those pacts, though the policy was implemented only in Guatemala, albeit fleetingly.—
Maria Abi-Habib,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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With longstanding divisions apparent among ministers, Israel delayed meetings expected on Thursday when the cabinet was expected to vote on the pact, blaming Hamas for the hold-up.—
Andrew Mills,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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The cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas is no guarantee of peace.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
16 Jan. 2025
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Democrats are eager to draw attention to climate change, while also extracting guarantees about President Biden's clean energy tax credits.—
Hans Nichols,
Axios,
15 Jan. 2025
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The show, which premiered in 1990 and has since grown a cult audience, embraced many of linear television’s conventions while simultaneously defying them as often as possible.—
Emma Stefansky,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2025
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There will be the normal trappings of a comic convention, including panels and autograph signings, but with a twist: fans can donate money to get autographs and selfies with talent.—
Aaron Couch,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Covenant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covenant. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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