pledge
noun
a solemn promise or agreement to do or refrain from doing something.
am pledging
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present progressiveof pledge (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“That’s why I am pledging that I will be donating the entirety of what I receive in the settlement to the charitable efforts in our community I have been involved with for so many years.”
From Washington Times ● Jan. 9, 2022
“I am pledging a donation of $500,000 directly to the local fire services that are battling so hard on the frontlines. My heart goes out to our friends and family in Oz.”
From Washington Times ● Jan. 4, 2020
I am pledging a donation of $500,000 directly to the local fire services that are battling so hard on the frontlines.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 4, 2020
I am pledging £50 for every goal Spurs score today to Comic Relief.
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2011
"I see by this letter," I said, "that I am pledging myself to support some very radical temperance legislation."
From Lalage's Lovers by George A. Birmingham
