"a commitment to the future" is a correct and commonly used phrase in written English.
It can be used to express a person's determination or promise to continue working towards a positive outcome or achieving a goal in the future. Example: "John's dedication to his studies and a commitment to the future has led him to be accepted into his dream university."
"We want to see a commitment to the future," she said.
"Lifetime jobs without a commitment to the future is not an area we want to find ourselves.
Mr. Kirchner also called on the military to show a "commitment to the future and not the past".
The rebels have had every right to say no to Assad — simply doing so is a commitment to the future of their country.
Edward's longstanding support of the Weizmann Institute of Science reflected a commitment to the future of Science for the Benefit of Humanity and showed great sensitivity towards the individuals working towards it.
It is understood that there will be a commitment to the future of shipbuilding on the river Clyde – a politically sensitive issue with the 2014 Scottish independence referendum looming – but there will still be job losses at the two Scottish sites, which employ 3,200 people.
But Jefferson said he did not necessarily see the contract extension as a commitment to the Nets' future.
To critics who say Dow Jones is reducing its support of the review, Mr. Revzin said the revamping was a commitment to the magazine's future.
America should once again reach a consensus on and make a national commitment to the future of U.S. human space exploration -- a future that will embody the excellence of NASA and the can-do spirit of the American people.
"France is a very strong partner of Afghanistan and the Afghan people, with a very long history here and a long commitment to the future already signed in their strategic partnership agreement for after 2014," Mr. Medley said.
So, while some dismissed the announcement as political theater, and a stream of pretty words about curious investment in the waterways that wind through the city, I think the announcement marks a strong commitment to the future of the river, committing the power and resources of the City and USEPA to making the river safe for kayaking, canoeing and boating.
