pledge
noun
a solemn promise or agreement to do or refrain from doing something.
will pledge
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future tenseof pledge.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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WASHINGTON—Chairman Kevin Warsh will pledge to lawmakers on Tuesday that the Federal Reserve will bring inflation down, saying members of its rate-setting committee “have no tolerance for persistently elevated inflation.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
The Sunday Mirror previews Andy Burnham's economic speech on Monday, where he will pledge to give mayors more power and invest extra cash into the regions.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
In a policy speech expected for Friday, Takaichi will pledge to update Japan's "Free and Open Indo-Pacific" strategic framework, local media reported.
From Barron's ● Feb. 18, 2026
He said they held a caucus-style vote that decided how Puerto Rico’s delegates to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in July will pledge their votes.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 21, 2024
Many will pledge themselves to faithfully accept the new High King’s judgment in exchange for his wisdom and protection.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
