as in to commit
to obligate by prior agreement
I've mortgaged all my free time this week to the hospice and won't be able to come to the party
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Recent Examples of mortgage
Is that enough of a sample size to mortgage the team’s future?
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James Boyd, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Second and third mortgaging the house.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 30 Dec. 2025
Still, the government has been touting recovery efforts, from the quick reopening of Montego Bay International Airport and major cruise ports, to public-private partnerships to help tourism workers get materials to rebuild their homes to mortgage relief for Jamaicans affected by the storm.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025
For far too many in the already-economically disadvantaged millennial and Gen Z demographics, the American dream is being mortgaged for the thrill of a bet.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
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James Boyd, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Second and third mortgaging the house.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 30 Dec. 2025
Still, the government has been touting recovery efforts, from the quick reopening of Montego Bay International Airport and major cruise ports, to public-private partnerships to help tourism workers get materials to rebuild their homes to mortgage relief for Jamaicans affected by the storm.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025
For far too many in the already-economically disadvantaged millennial and Gen Z demographics, the American dream is being mortgaged for the thrill of a bet.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
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This film adaptation cut out the second half of the book, downplayed the violence committed by Olivier’s character, Heathcliff, and played up the romance between Heathcliff and Oberon’s character, Cathy.—
Becky Little,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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Blige fully committed to the monochromatic moment, pairing the coat with a coordinating faux-fur handbag.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Counties would have five years to repay the loans, and would also have to pledge a source of revenue in the event FEMA didn't reimburse the funding.—
ALEX ROZIER Mississippi Today,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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That happened after Kennedy pledged during his confirmation hearings not to undermine vaccine funding.—
Amanda Seitz,
NPR,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Mortgage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mortgage. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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