commit
verb (used with object)
to do; perform; perpetrate.
committing
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present participleof commit.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Anna Ducros, a researcher at the International Institute for Environment and Development, said there had been some progress on countries committing to reducing subsidies for industries harmful to the environment.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
We acquired Meta after they disappointed people by committing a large amount of money to capex and the same with Microsoft,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026
But spooked by rising interest rates and the potential for being overexposed to AI, banks demanded better terms before committing $42 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
She has denied committing any offence and is appealing the verdict.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
To emphasize the fact that suffragists were to be regarded as common criminals, the wardens at the two facilities put them in the same cells with women who had been convicted of committing serious crimes.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
