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promise

[prom-is] / ˈprɒm ɪs /






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The findings also showed promise in human tissue.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026

How many times have we heard that promise?

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

They’re the fastest growing sector of enrollment in part because of their short timeline, relatively low price and the promise that they prepare students directly for a job.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

I can’t promise you lower gas prices, but my colleagues have put together some fun evening reads that might at least help lower your blood pressure:

From Slate ● Oct. 5, 2026

“Why would she promise her baby?” asked Gorp.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff

"I decided to leave the training camp without waiting for any further broken promises."

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

But on the other side of that, Talarico has very impressively used digital media, and look at his campaign promises.

From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2026

With all the talk of Roth IRAs and loans and promises, it’s too easy to overlook turning this deal over and looking at the underbelly.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026

Analysts say she could worsen France’s public finances with promises including a big reduction in the pension age.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

He promises I won’t have to talk, but I’m still nervous.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist

Speaking to employees Tuesday, Ellison promised to make more movies, invest in great television and embrace technology to create a formidable, forward-thinking media and entertainment company.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who promised to freeze rent during his campaign, is the most well-known in this category, and there have been wins for renter-candidates in cities like Cambridge, Mass., and Seattle.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026

The education minister warned the number of schools potentially affected on Monday could be comparable to Friday's figure but promised a "partial, progressive return to lessons".

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

The company also has promised investors that it would find $6 billion in cost-cuts within three years.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

Sally comes in with the tray, the lemonade and the promised sandwiches.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

Mistral's new model also comes as a US open-weight rival, Reflection AI, announced its own widely anticipated Beam model on Monday, also promising cheaper operating costs.

From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026

He said that half of the crew quit after completing just one round trip, but the ship management company had no problem replacing them after promising extra pay.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

On Sunday, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced a series of measures to "address the difficulties faced by secondary school students and education staff", promising "visible changes" in schools.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

Jordan made her solo debut with her 1988 album, “Tell Somebody,” which led to her winning the Juno Award — the Canadian equivalent of a Grammy — for most promising female vocalist the following year.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

“What a promising aroma,” she said, loud enough for the Incorrigibles to hear.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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