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
When it comes to their careers, many people are searching for the promise of some stability.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
“The 2027 Budget upholds this promise and would ensure that the United States continues to maintain the world’s most powerful and capable military.”
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
For AI to be trusted to truly live up to its promise, use cases will need to be proved.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
‘Remember your promise? Now you’ve got to go back and rest.’
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.