Sentence examples for by pledges from inspiring English sources

The museum was rescued by pledges of donations from its trustees and from the Ford Foundation.

In New Jersey, officials said, electors are bound by pledges but not by state law.

Tied down by pledges that his supporters had given on his behalf, Harrison proved ineffectual in office.

John Kerry, the US secretary of state, said on Sunday he was "extremely encouraged" by pledges made so far.

Cameron lost office because he was trapped into a referendum by pledges he had made to his own party.

The excuses and grievances that several top Republicans offered up after the election have been supplanted by pledges to strengthen the party.

President Bush responded by pledging federal help.

Mr. Hollande has upset business leaders by pledging to make a series of tax increases.

He also acknowledged the protesters' grievances by pledging to advance social reforms in Egypt.

Kennedy responded by pledging to defend West Berlin and calling up 250,000 reservists.

President Erdogan responded by pledging a swift investigation after the "brutal act of terror" in Suruc.