Sentence examples for pledged to defend from inspiring English sources

Van Dorn pledged to defend the city to the death.

Later, when the candidate himself pledged to defend L.G.B.T.Q.

The European Commission pledged to "defend" the pact.

Residents pledged to defend their properties and dignity with their lives.

The U.S.S.R. reaped a propaganda harvest and pledged to defend Cuba in the future.

As part of the festivities, North Korean soldiers pledged to defend Mr. Kim with their lives.

But the bank then pledged to defend it indefinitely at that level.

The day after Mr Noda's announcement, a spokesman in Beijing called the islets "sacred territory" and pledged to defend them.

Gul affirmed Turkey's status as a secular democracy, and he pledged to "defend and strengthen" the country's values.

In past elections, Malay voters have opted for parties or coalitions that pledged to defend their interests.

The U.S. 7th Fleet resupplied Chiang's forces, while the Soviets pledged to defend mainland China, but both discouraged offensive action.