committed
adjective
com·mit·ted
kə-ˈmi-təd 
1
: placed in confinement (as in a mental institution)
committed patients
2
: having made a pledge or commitment to someone (such as a romantic partner) or something (such as a cause)
committed partners
a committed parent/teacher
strongly committed to the fight for equal rights
also
: characterized by such a pledge or commitment
two people in a committed relationship
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White House officials said the president remains committed to his immigration crackdown, but gave no indication the administration would defy the court's decision.
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USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
At base level, the one-time Argentinian Jesuit priest of modest background never let the trappings of the papacy change his worldview, which remained committed to global peace and humility.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
But Shawna Dawson Beer, founder of the 10,000-member Beautiful Altadena Facebook group, said that Altadena residents remain committed to holding State Farm accountable and getting fire victims the relief they’re owed.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
The New Voices Foundation, a sister company of ESSENCE Ventures, remains committed to decreasing the resource gaps for entrepreneurs of color.
—Essence Editors, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
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USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
At base level, the one-time Argentinian Jesuit priest of modest background never let the trappings of the papacy change his worldview, which remained committed to global peace and humility.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
But Shawna Dawson Beer, founder of the 10,000-member Beautiful Altadena Facebook group, said that Altadena residents remain committed to holding State Farm accountable and getting fire victims the relief they’re owed.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
The New Voices Foundation, a sister company of ESSENCE Ventures, remains committed to decreasing the resource gaps for entrepreneurs of color.
—Essence Editors, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Committed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/committed. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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