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promise

[prom-is] / ˈprɒm ɪs /






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Newer drilling technologies developed for oil-and-gas production, however, promise to engineer the ideal conditions anywhere.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026

Despite the devastating news, Jenkins, a police officer, praised the specialist team, saying the consultant reassured her: "I promise you I will get rid of this."

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

Less than two years later, Villareal said the promise of her vote never materialized.

From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2026

So today I’m going to shed every cynical bone in my body — only temporarily, I promise — and hand the megaphone over to people who unabashedly like either Bass or Raman.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

But a few days after making that promise, Danny was placed in the care of a family called the Finnegans while Pili stayed at the group home.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

The promises are grandiose: Anthropic’s chief executive said artificial intelligence could cure most human diseases within a decade.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

You should also be extremely cautious about promises of unusually high or too-good-to-be-true guaranteed returns.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026

Material that he was working on a reality show that promises to take viewers behind the scenes of patrolling the city’s streets.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

Other Mommy promises to nurture Bela, but clearly she represents the worst type of matriarch imaginable: one who is frightening, controlling and dangerous.

From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2026

I have seen promises made and kept for entire lifetimes, unswervingly, as if it was easy.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

France promised generous pensions, short workweeks and broad public services.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

But he has promised to repair the damage done to Israel's international standing by the devastating Gaza war, and to crack down on West Bank settler violence.

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

“Your income, shopping history, urgency or what we think you could pay won’t change the price,” he promised.

From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2026

This year would be different, he promised himself.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

Finally, she promised to cover for me if Auntie noticed I was gone.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

Earlier this year, the CEO laid out a similar long-term vision, promising to “enhance technology more aggressively and build a more connected consumer experience with Disney+.”

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026

If you take something away from people, they are going to feel it more acutely than promising them something, and the theft produces a backlash.

From Salon ● Nov. 3, 2026

They include promising wealth, high returns or a better lifestyle to tempt you into investing; raising expectations for unrealistic profits; and using titles, qualifications or positions of authority to gain your trust.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026

Molecular machines are widely seen as a promising next frontier in miniaturization.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026

Akira rooted around in Nova’s desk for a pen and paper and quickly scribbled a note to Nova, apologizing for raiding her house and promising to pay her back for everything.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz


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