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Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“Our current energy needs are unmet, and we’re basically promising the world that we’ll meet all our growing energy needs for development through clean sources.”

From Scientific American • Nov. 16, 2021

You’re dealing in music, dance, inspirational storytelling, comedy; in terms of the entertainment and the message to be delivered, that’s basically promising it all.

From New York Times • Feb. 13, 2020

Mutant Ninja Turtles snagged a $450m worldwide cume off of a shocking $65m debut, and the June 2016 sequel is primed to improve on the original by basically promising to make a better movie.

From Forbes • Jul. 6, 2015