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promise

[prom-is] / ˈprɒm ɪs /






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“The combination of two non-promises does not add up to a promise, as Coca-Cola wishes,” the government wrote in a court filing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

In 2015 he opened an office in Detroit, where his firm would author emphatically modern buildings that felt textured by the Motor City’s industrial legacy, celebrating both its past and its new promise.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

Supporters of the Church's promise to make amends say it has a responsibility to address the legacy of slavery.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

They promise better EV range, faster charging, improved safety, and lower cost.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

He’d made the buck a promise, and he had to keep it by not wasting a thing.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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