Sentence examples for in pledges of from inspiring English sources

The outpouring of sympathy after the tsunami resulted in pledges of over $13 billion in international aid of one sort or another.

Voters seem more interested in pledges of more money for health, education and transportation at a time when public services are crumbling.

Iraq has held repeated talks with neighboring countries to increase the river's flow, resulting in pledges of cooperation, but with a drought hitting the region in recent years, not much more water.

Regardless of whether delegates were supporters of Mr. Karzai or his critics, there was an overwhelming sense that the country's security was deteriorating and that Afghans had lost faith in pledges of peace.

Mrs. Bush's visit was a demonstration of support for Mr. Karzai and his government as it prepared to ask for about $50 billion in pledges of assistance from international donors at the conference this week.

The bishop initiated a fund-raising campaign, beginning in 1995, that raised $43 million in pledges, of which about $28 million has been received, said Dr. Joseph McAleer, the diocese's director of communications.

Overseas zoos raised thousands of dollars in pledges to care for the starving animals.

As Afghanistan's interim leaders basked in the pledges of aid in Tokyo today, events at home underscored how shaky this country remains.

To date the nonprofit museum has raised about $54 million in pledges ($25 million of which have been collected), with little movement over the last year toward its goal of $100 million.

But the online campaign has brought in less than $300,000 in pledges as of Monday.

I believe in the purity of this girl's heart more than I believe in the pledges of any politician, no matter how sincere.