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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 Eco effort The design at the lodge reflects the company’s commitment to sustainability. —
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026 By leveraging this extensive expertise in producing critical and complex systems, the company is well-positioned to deliver on its commitment to the Army while minimizing risk and driving seamless production of M776 cannons, as per the release. —Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Apr. 2026 The fences, solid and unforgiving, demand full commitment every time. —Michael Howes, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2026 Eight Mallards are listed on the league’s college commitments page, although not all remain with the team. —Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for commitment
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026 By leveraging this extensive expertise in producing critical and complex systems, the company is well-positioned to deliver on its commitment to the Army while minimizing risk and driving seamless production of M776 cannons, as per the release. —Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Apr. 2026 The fences, solid and unforgiving, demand full commitment every time. —Michael Howes, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2026 Eight Mallards are listed on the league’s college commitments page, although not all remain with the team. —Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for commitment
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Stockdale's discoveries and dedication resulted in the Astronomical Society of Australia (ASA) awarding him the 2026 Berenice and Arthur Page Medal.— Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
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For me, being an artist is about hard work, dedication, and pushing yourself to create something that matters.— Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
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Told through first-person narration and stylized imagery, the film charts his attempts to reconcile a criminal past with family obligations and shifting moral ground.— Lise Pedersen, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
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Since 2016, federal officials allege, Meade has been trying to avoid paying the tax obligation through a number of tactics, which include withdrawing large sums of cash and purchasing cashier’s checks from his business accounts.— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
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But will that don maintain the family’s loyalty, or will they ultimately be overthrown?— Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
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Maybe only 22 percent of Americans would readily accept Homelander as their one true God, but his vision might also appeal to those Christians whose fanatic prejudices outweigh any specific loyalty to the Bible and its lessons in compassion.— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
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With the Moon in your 10th House squaring Mars in your 7th, expectations can clash if roles or responsibilities aren’t clear.— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
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There is no question about his attitude or application; this is not a case of a player who has shirked responsibility or failed to work hard enough in training or in matches.— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
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Our allegiance is not to any person or party, but to the reign of God, where truth matters, dignity is upheld, and power is held accountable.— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
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Balat also wrote a statement declaring his allegiance to the Islamic State, Tisch said.— Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
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The three-story W Atrium, with its floor-to-ceiling windows and natural light, pulls double duty as an event space and production backdrop, attracting film and content crews.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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The note tells Michael that one of his guards, an off-duty New York City detective, will be here in a half-hour or so.— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
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Unlike the director Tyler Perry, whose devotion to telling Black stories inspired him to build a parallel version of Hollywood in Atlanta, Fuqua has always been intent on succeeding within Hollywood itself.— Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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Numerous friends and family members, in interviews with the News, described Griffin as a peaceful man, known for his devotion to God as much as his spitfire lyrics.— Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
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The need for all these gimmicks is something that Margo didn’t initially realize.— Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
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With no pressing need for FX, sets, name actors or stunts, just about anyone could make a marketable knockoff.— Dennis Harvey, Variety, 11 Apr. 2026
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“Commitment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/commitment. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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