Example sentences of "[det] [noun pl] commit [pn reflx] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In 1980 these countries committed themselves to the concept of health for all by the year 2000 . |
| 2 | And unless all nations commit themselves to the elimination of ozone-depleting chemicals , the agreement is compromised . |
| 3 | My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister ensured at Maastricht that the British proposals on this matter were passed : first , all countries committed themselves to improving animal welfare , which was a major step forward never agreed between those countries before ; and , secondly , in future , the European Court of Justice will be in a position to fine countries that fail to keep their obligations under Community rules . |
| 4 | Under the terms of the agreement both countries committed themselves not to " test , manufacture , produce , accept , possess , store , deploy or use nuclear weapons " . |
| 5 | Both countries committed themselves not to attack or invade the other , and to resolve disputes through a process of dialogue . |
| 6 | The convention 's first section on the main areas of co-operation was headed by a chapter on environmental issues , in which both sides committed themselves not just to respecting the environment in the planning and execution of aid projects , but also to ensuring that " economic and social development is based on a sustainable balance between economic objectives , management of natural resources and enhancement of human resources ' . |
| 7 | Following a series of meetings the government and the Liberation Front of Air and Azawad ( FLAA ) , representing the Tuareg rebels , on May 12 issued a joint communiqué in which both sides committed themselves to working to create a favourable climate for effective negotiations , beginning with a 15-day truce from May 15 [ for January threat of force against Tuaregs see p. 38708 ] . |
| 8 | Other joint statements and memorandums included a charter on American-Russian partnership and friendship ( in which both sides committed themselves to settle disputes peacefully ) , and agreements on co-operation in space research , on an early warning system for nuclear missile launches , on the elimination of chemical weapons , and on investment in Russia . |
| 9 | Both sides committed themselves to continuing high-level discussions ( expected to be between Meyer and Ramaphosa ) . |
| 10 | Both sides commit themselves to free trade in industrial goods , but the easterners may keep tariffs for ten years and the Community may keep those on ‘ sensitive ’ items for five . |