pledge
noun
a solemn promise or agreement to do or refrain from doing something.
is pledging
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present progressiveof pledge (3rd 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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His party is pledging to scrap parking charges in town centres in a bid to revive high streets.
From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2026
The Trump administration is pledging more support for the oil trade in the Persian Gulf after unveiling a pair of measures on Tuesday.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 4, 2026
The crown prince is pledging billions of dollars to rebuild infrastructure devastated by a long civil war and persuaded Mr. Trump to meet the new Syrian president, Ahmed al-Sharaa.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 10, 2026
Germany is pledging to spend seriously, providing a tailwind for investment.
From Barron's ● Nov. 20, 2025
Here the only official ritual is pledging allegiance first thing in the morning to the American flag.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
