Sentence examples for commitment convinced from inspiring English sources

They found a country mired in the technology of the 1940s and 1950s but decided to make a long-term commitment, convinced that China was serious about modernizing its economy.

This first condition is illustrated by Pierre Mauroy' commitment that convinced all the regional political stakeholders to develop a new neighbourhood in Lille.

Don Swanson, a USGS geologist who was Johnston's friend and who, due to other commitments, had convinced Johnston to take his place at the Coldwater II observation post on the day of the eruption, believed that a movie based on Johnston's true life and exploits would have been a hit because of his friend's character.

This commitment may convince some consumers that the Mac isn't likely to disappear any time soon.

It's also part of no known movement, its commitment to convincing 1970s rock qualifying as almost sui generis in the current climate.

"We are hoping we can take that commitment to convince Caricom that we can work together in Haiti," Mr. Shannon said.

These seven countries have a unique opportunity to step up their commitments and convince others to do the same.

Viacom president Mel Karmazin played a straight bat and combined a love of local business - we will not bombard you with US dross - with an air of menace, and RTL's Gerhard Zeiler professed an unspecified commitment to Five which convinced no one.

In general, people are more likely to "act themselves" into a belief or commitment than to be convinced by argument.

By its continuous settlement expansion, Netanyahu, like Hamas, demonstrated his commitment to Greater Israel and convinced the Palestinians that statehood would never come.

Get a 1% GDP commitment: African governments must be convinced that if they commit to locally relevant research, it will positively help to generate alternative resources and balance the budget.