promise
Example Sentences
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Many hydration products promise a rush of electrolytes, but Rosenkranz noted that many Americans already get far too much sodium from ultraprocessed foods.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 11, 2026
One of the officials suggested there would be serious consequences if such a promise isn’t made by Saturday, while others didn’t suggest there was a firm deadline.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026
The approach, known as helminth therapy, has shown promise, but its results have been inconsistent.
From Science Daily • Jul. 10, 2026
But over time, passive funds, which often track an index of stocks or bonds like the S&P 500, attracted investors with their promise to deliver the same or better results for fees often below 0.1%.
From Salon • Jul. 9, 2026
“Can you promise not to share with anyone else in the operating pool?”
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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"Macbeth" Vocabulary from Act I
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Michelle Obama's final address as First Lady (2017)
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