recite the pledge
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to say a formal promise aloud, such as a pledge of allegiance
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- Students in unison began to recite the pledge of allegiance.
- Every morning, they would recite a pledge to uphold the values of the school.
- The children were taught to recite the pledge clearly and with respect.
- Before the meeting, the members recited their pledge to the organization.
- It's a tradition for new recruits to recite the pledge during the ceremony.
- He practiced reciting the pledge so he wouldn't make any mistakes.
- The entire assembly stood to recite the pledge of loyalty.
- Can you recite the pledge without looking at the text?
- The leader asked everyone to recite the pledge together.
- She paused, then confidently began to recite the pledge.