had pledged
- past perfect of pledge.
Example Sentences
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In 2022, Binance said it would make Paris its regional hub, following a meeting at the Élysée Palace between Zhao and French President Emmanuel Macron, who had pledged to make France a startup nation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
The number of MPs who had pledged their support for Burham’s leadership had neared 300 by the time Starmer said he would step down.
From Slate ● Jun. 23, 2026
The elder Ellison had pledged to personally guarantee the deal, including $45.7 billion in equity required to close the transaction.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2026
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that India and Israel had pledged to fight terrorism "shoulder to shoulder", as he concluded a two-day visit focused on deepening strategic ties.
From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026
When the Mad King Aerys II Targaryen had demanded their heads, the Lord of the Eyrie had raised his moon-and-falcon banners in revolt rather than give up those he had pledged to protect.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
