promise
Example Sentences
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And it would stop Washington later reneging on the promise.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
But do they live up to their promise?
From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026
With five months to go before the general election, there’s plenty of time for Platner to soothe any misgivings and re-up his promise to fight for the Maine working class.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
This narrow range of ideal conditions, described by the researchers as a "Goldilocks" zone, highlights both the promise and the challenge of bringing the technology into practical use.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
He has kept his promise, although not without complaining about it pretty much every time I visit.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
Vocabulary lists containing promise
"Macbeth" Vocabulary from Act I
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Michelle Obama's final address as First Lady (2017)
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