He was committed to satisfying his clients' expectations of high returns, despite an economic recession.

She is unrelentingly committed to her relationship with Henri, despite his indifference.

This was the work the ship had been designed for; the work to which he'd committed himself despite his ingrained doubts about himself.

Still, the companies said they were committed to completing the transaction, despite the newest opponent.

Their execution was committed despite observers testifying to their innocence.

American forces will not be committed to a permanent U.N. standing reserve, despite past hints.

But even the police were not to be completely trusted; some crimes were evidently committed despite the knowledge of the guards.

The members are clearly, if complicatedly, committed to an underground punk scene that s still not dead, despite many pronouncements.

The third, rearmost, maniple had not yet been entirely committed to the fighting, despite the pressure at the front.

But he was also the "first" in the sense of being "the first among equals," a man committed to egalitarianism despite his extraordinary gifts.