So he could punish them without violating his pledge.

But he violated his pledge and fought again against the Muslims in the battle of Uhud, a year later.

This required you to tell her what you were treating her for and why, thus violating your pledge to the husband.

Syria also appears to be violating its pledge under the agreement to protect people who communicate with the monitors from reprisal.

"I'm not going to violate my sacred nurse's pledge for a ten-dollar bill."

He also violated the network's own pledge not to embarrass or betray the military in any way while America is at war.

As long as he doesn't touch us directly, he hasn't violated his pledge.

However, throughout the deliberations, it was clear that the Republicans would not violate their antitax pledge.

But all that Bush can say is that violating his pledge on taxes was a mistake because it cost him too much politically.

Any cuts there would violate Mr. Bush's pledge to protect people who are at or near retirement.