• To act is to be committed, and to be committed is to be in danger.

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  • The middle class seem to be overly committed to shoring up their weaknesses in order to be well-rounded in their work.

    FORBES: Lewis Schiff: Why Some People Are Rich and Others Aren't

  • Under the government's action plan every NHS employer will be expected by April 2000 to be in a position to tackle racial harassment whether committed by staff or by patients.

    BBC: News | Health | Drive to stamp out NHS racism

  • In interviews, people in open marriages say that although it is not for everyone, it is absolutely possible for adults to be in committed, emotionally satisfying relationships with more than one person at a time.

    BBC: Is it possible to have a happy open marriage?

  • In Virginia, Teresa Lewis is scheduled to be executed in eight days as an accessory to murders committed by two male accomplices, both of whom were sentenced to life by the same judge who sentenced her to death.

    WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

  • And Barack Obama will be a commander-in-chief who understands that young Americans in uniform must never be committed to a mistake, but always for a mission worthy of their bravery.

    CNN: Transcript: Edward Kennedy's DNC speech

  • Do I know what it takes to be successful in this new direction, and am I committed to it 100%?

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  • Data from people arrested but not convicted would have to be deleted unless they had committed a violent or sexual offence, in which case DNA would be retained for up to three years.

    BBC: Protection of Freedoms Bill

  • The company said it was most likely that the jobs lost would be in the production side, and that it was committed to giving those without a job assistance in finding alternative employment.

    BBC: Forty-five jobs are to be lost at a north Devon dairy plant.

  • Be committed to practical involvement in the community.

    BBC: Wales: curriculum relevance

  • In fact, a woman committed to success in her career just might be THE best choice for marriage since she will likely apply the same level of commitment to her relationship as she does to her career.

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  • You're more likely to be struck by lightning than to find somebody who's committed in-person voter fraud or the kinds that are targeted by voter ID laws.

    NPR: Study Links Voter ID Rules to Non-Voting

  • During talks with Afghan President Hamid Karzai last week, Prime Minister David Cameron reiterated his calls for further progress to be made in reaching a political settlement, including elements of the Taliban committed to a peaceful and stable future for the country.

    BBC: Philip Hammond meets senior Afghan

  • He sees a generation that feels privileged to be part of a moment in history, and as a consequence is highly committed to the opportunity to succeed both for themselves, their parents, grandparents and their country.

    FORBES: There Are No Weekends In China - How Asia's Biggest Dragon Is Driving Growth

  • The Lib Dem leader says that it was "a mistake" to make a pledge that couldn't be delivered when there was no money to pay for it and when his party was only likely to be in power in coalition with Labour or the Conservatives - both of whom were committed to increase tuition fees.

    BBC: Nick Clegg: Sorry no longer the hardest word

  • The President continues to be committed to encouraging the entrepreneurial spirit in our country, starting with setting a goal of 1 million Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) graduates over the next decade.

    WHITEHOUSE: Working Toward a Tech Sector that Reflects America

  • And I was looking at Buddy up here today thinking, you know, how many people in how many places in this country would be well-served to have somebody as profoundly decent and committed to doing the right thing that he is in any office in the land.

    CNN: Transcript: Clinton's remarks at Orlando fund-raiser

  • Speaking in Londonderry, Ms Harney said it was also her view no one could be involved in the process if they were not totally committed to peaceful and democratic politics.

    BBC: PMs discuss NI peace process

  • As a result, Obama will be attempting to obtain new policies in a town where interest groups and lobbyists remain organized, powerful and committed to the status quo.

    CNN: Commentary: Why Obama's plans are stalled

  • And Walsh has already committed another 350 million pounds to be paid in by the end of 2006.

    FORBES: Magazine Article

  • The last time I was in Korea, I said that I would be committed to moving this forward.

    WHITEHOUSE: President Obama & South Korean President Lee at G20 Summit

  • Det Con Jenkins said the burglaries, in north Nottinghamshire, appeared to be an isolated series committed by the same people.

    BBC: Maud Rodgers in her home

  • There will be investment in children's services and we are also committed to maintaining our road network and dealing with potholes.

    BBC: Budget cuts set out by East and West Sussex councils

  • She has no qualms about locking up violent and dangerous criminals, and readily acknowledges that, dangerous or not, those who have committed heinous crimes may have to be imprisoned in the interests of justice.

    ECONOMIST: The craze for imprisonment

  • Now, the more comprehensive, formal reviews and recommendations for improvement will be completed in the coming weeks, and I'm committed to working with Congress and our intelligence, law enforcement and homeland security communities to take all necessary steps to protect the country.

    WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Updates the Press in Hawaii

  • Although parties traditionally committed to closer European integration will be the largest in the parliament, the other pan-European trend in the elections was a rising vote for Eurosceptic parties.

    ECONOMIST: European elections

  • The Justice Department is confident its settlement administrator "will be successful in locating the vast majority of the victims and is committed to ensuring that best efforts are made to do so, " spokeswoman Xochitl Hinojosa said.

    WSJ: Victims Sought in Countrywide Case

  • "This is a serious issue, and ... the United States is committed to going after terrorists wherever they may be in order to protect American interests, but also those of our partners and allies around the world, " Pentagon spokesman George Little said last week.

    CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS

  • "This is a serious issue, and ... the United States is committed to going after terrorists wherever they may be in order to protect American interests, but also those of our partners and allies around the world, " Pentagon spokesman George Little said this week.

    CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS

  • In Raba's experience, there continues to be widespread abuses committed by faith-healing "charlatans" offering quick fixes at extortionate prices.

    CNN: Seeking comfort from faith healers in India

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