Sentence examples for abstract pledge from inspiring English sources
The three senators have reminded Mr. Norquist that their highest oath is not to him or some abstract pledge, but to support and defend the Constitution of the United States.
The prime minister did not attack public spending in the abstract, or pledge to get the state off citizens' backs.
And Osborne's standing with the public has plunged since the abstract manifesto pledge of "welfare cuts" was translated into specific proposals to slash tax credits for working families, and to cut the amount disabled people receive to help them dress themselves or go to the toilet.
Her mother even comes to take pride in Shelby's efforts, because while abstinence pledges are lovely in the abstract, they don't acknowledge "reality".
Without explicit, binding pledges on energy efficiency and renewable energy, the EU's end goals can seem wan and abstract abroad.
His pledge means nothing.
Nathaniel, stick to your pledge.
