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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Following a challenging legislative session for the University of Idaho’s planned purchase of a private online university, the school’s president remains committed to the purchase and is seeking an extension to have more time to negotiate.
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Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2024
This Earth sign thrives in environments where there is order, structure and productivity; hence, their ideal partner would be someone who is equally committed to their self-improvement as well as the stability of their relationship.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 18 May 2024
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Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2024
This Earth sign thrives in environments where there is order, structure and productivity; hence, their ideal partner would be someone who is equally committed to their self-improvement as well as the stability of their relationship.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 18 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for committed
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“Committed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/committed. Accessed 3 Jun. 2024.
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