pledge
noun
a solemn promise or agreement to do or refrain from doing something.
was pledging
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past progressiveof pledge.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that the Trump administration was pledging more support for the oil trade in the Persian Gulf, and promised that a “series of announcements” would be forthcoming.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 5, 2026
He admitted that the unemployment rate did not paint a good picture, but argued that every nation on the continent was experiencing similar problems, adding that his party was pledging to create 300,000 more jobs.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2024
Biden, meanwhile, was pledging federal funds to expedite the clearing of Baltimore Harbor and rebuilding the Key Bridge.
From Salon ● Mar. 28, 2024
Germany announced on Monday that it was pledging 200 million euros to Sudan and the region until 2024, the United States pledged $171 million, and Qatar pledged $50 million.
From Reuters ● Jun. 19, 2023
Even so, she insisted on two changes to the traditional wedding ceremony: She removed the word “obey” from their vows—she was pledging herself to a marriage between equals—and she insisted on using her own name.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
