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as in executes
to carry through (as a process) to completion
accused of committing a felony
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as in leaves
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
commit only some power to each official
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as in imprisons
to put in or as if in prison
The defendant was committed to prison following the guilty verdict.
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Recent Examples of commits
In fact, the most Jewish response to this moment, and the one most likely to protect Palestinian, Lebanese, and Israeli lives, is to demand a permanent ceasefire, and an arms embargo until Israel commits to ending its siege on Gaza, expansion into the West Bank, and escalation in Lebanon.
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Rabbi Andrue J. Kahn, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
International financial institutions should be preparing contingency plans to assist Venezuela if the government commits to real reform.
—Michael Shifter, Foreign Affairs, 10 Mar. 2016
Rabbi Andrue J. Kahn, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
International financial institutions should be preparing contingency plans to assist Venezuela if the government commits to real reform.
—Michael Shifter, Foreign Affairs, 10 Mar. 2016
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Their expertise is not in building consumer-grade experiences, which leaves a gap for innovation in consumer healthcare devices.Jim Pursley, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The same can be said for Costa Brazil’s Aroma, which leaves you wanting more after each wear; natural ingredients sourced from the Amazon (white jungle flora, Brazil orange oil) stir activate its captivating aroma.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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Carlile always performs multiple sets at the festival.Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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Cyrus says the phono stage performs at a level way above its class, featuring low background noise and high dynamic range, providing the perfect interface for a high-quality vinyl turntable.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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Trust yourself to get things done instead of relying on someone who talks big but accomplishes little.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024
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No team accomplishes its goals without playing well in the division.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2024
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The Masquerade Ball, also known as an adult prom, that promises dancing to the music of Roughouse.Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
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Stubbs recommends wearing yours open, in what may feel like a counterintuitive styling choice, but that promises just the right amount of ease.Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
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Perhaps Rasmussen fulfills a long relief and/or back-end role out of the bullpen.Tom Layberger, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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Whether states follow Florida’s lead might come down to whether the state can implement legalization in a way that simultaneously fulfills the will of the electorate and doesn’t make retirees in the Villages lament that they’ve suddenly been transported to Denver.Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2024
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That gives some flexibility in case injuries occur and the like.Vincent Frank, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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After its massive renovation last year, the iconic hotel gives Wes Anderson vibes and exudes Old Hollywood glamour.Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, its silky, serum-in-oil formulation delivers an instant rush of hydration.Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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Little Tokyo Senior Nutrition Services delivers more than 100 meals daily to seniors in Little Tokyo and Boyle Heights — a vital service to those who can no longer cook or shop for groceries independently.Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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Beautifully Broken also achieves the third-largest week, by units, for any country album in 2024, following Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter and Post Malone’s F-1 Trillion.Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
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Beautifully Broken additionally achieves the third-largest week, by units, for any country album in 2024, following the debut frames of Beyoncé and Post Malone’s premiere country sets.Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Commits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commits. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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