pledge
noun
a solemn promise or agreement to do or refrain from doing something.
have pledged
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present perfectof pledge.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Agencies have pledged $2.9 billion under the program, and much of the funds will go toward restoring aquatic habitat for fish, officials said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell have pledged billions to the program.
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026
The UK government said they were "working to address disparities in provision" and have pledged more than £1bn in dedicated funding over the next three years to improve support to rural victims.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
In a letter to university leadership, hundreds of graduates have pledged to halt unrestricted donations until Cornell discloses how it handled evidence in its internal investigation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
As their eldest, I have pledged time and again to care for their daughters, my younger sisters, in their memory, in their honor, and with their celestial guidance.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
