Under financial pressure, he decided to put in pledge his late father's pocket watch to cover the medical bills.

The village court enforced the frank-pledge as a means of communal policing in medieval England.

She signed a purity pledge at the youth group meeting to affirm her commitment.

After much discussion, she signed the virginity pledge at the youth retreat, promising to wait until marriage.

The court accepted his safe pledge and released him until the trial date.

The bank accepted the proposal, with the borrower putting in pledge the vintage car as collateral.

She puts in pledge her antique watch as collateral for the mortgage.

The fraternity's pledgeships are considered rites of passage for incoming members.

Although his pledgeship was challenging, it taught him the value of teamwork.