promise

Example Sentences

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My grandfather died in 1973 without ever fulfilling that promise, his life having been consumed by the internal and external conflicts that forged modern China.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

"I'll be picking up after little Bobbi, promise," she laughs.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

When it comes to their careers, many people are searching for the promise of some stability.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

But despite decades of hope and hype, that promise has never materialized at scale.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

‘And there are still things I want to protect you from if I can. Look, I’ll tell you something. But you must promise not to say a word. To anyone.’

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler