Sentence examples for pledge against from inspiring English sources

In 1986, the new group began asking politicians to sign a pledge against tax increases.

But Mr. Bush's "read my lips" pledge against tax increases blocked negotiations on a compromise.

The tricky part comes in keeping Nestlé's pledge against "all forms of exploitation of children".

In addition to this, Leeds Femsoc want to persuade clubs around Leeds to sign a pledge against sexual harassment.

He said his decision was in keeping with a general distaste for such pledges, which is why, he said, he would not sign a similar pledge against abortion.

The finance sector then lends the money to businesses, but tends to favour those firms that have collateral they can pledge against the loan.

Only US$88m has been pledged against a target of $500m.

Republican members are now expected to take pledges against any tax increases.

The filing does not say who took out the loan the shares had been pledged against.

Bain specialized in leveraged buyouts, buying control of companies with borrowed money, pledged against those companies' earnings or assets.

"If you get a tweet saying you just got five hundred thousand dollars pledged against you, that sends a message," Jaff said.