Sentence examples for by specific pledges from inspiring English sources

It was rescued by specific pledges by Cameron and the opposition parties to reverse it.

There was incredulity from the opposition over some specific pledges – most notably that made by the Department of Health to make such large savings on staff sickness – but also over the wisdom of the entire exercise.

"We offered clear and specific pledges that we know we can honour.

One of Mr. Romney's most specific pledges is to cut government spending to 20 percent of the nation's gross domestic product by the end of his first term, down from the 22.9 percent the Congressional Budget Office projects it will be this year.

This is the first agreement were all countries have specific pledges to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The ministers completed a statement condemning terrorism, though efforts by the United States to get a specific pledge of support for its military operations in Afghanistan foundered after Indonesia and Malaysia raised objections.

The 1997 manifesto contained a specific pledge to cut spending on administration.

But it dropped a more specific pledge to keep rates low for some time.

Despite national and sector-specific pledges to reduce global emissions of greenhouse gases, there are no consistent policies for the transport sector, which is characterized by continued strong growth.

We make no specific spending pledges at this stage".

By contrast, the companies in the EU accord have promised to "to ensure that sufficient funds are available to pay for renovations and other safety improvements," without making specific financial pledges.