recommit
Americanverb
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to send (a bill) back to a committee for further consideration
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to commit again
Other Word Forms
- recommitment noun
- recommittal noun
Etymology
Origin of recommit
Example Sentences
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To recommit to ideals that have made a strong liberal arts education foundational to American democracy: critical thinking, dialogue, pluralism, the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
Rather than centering himself as a victim, he framed the incident as a test of national character, urging Americans to reject political cruelty and recommit to shared democratic values.
From Salon
Chipotle came under fire in 2024 for dishing out inconsistent portion sizes, but has since recommitted to giving every customer a “generous” helping.
From Los Angeles Times
If we’re willing to reform ourselves—to listen, change and recommit to our core mission—we can again be a trusted engine of the American dream, scientific breakthroughs and the global economy.
What the West now needs, as Mr. Johnson put it, is renewal, “recommitting to our best principles,” including “remembering our blessings and from where we came,” moral citizens and courage.
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