promise

Example Sentences

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Quantum computers hold enormous promise, but they are still far from dependable.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

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

What’s the smartest way to use artificial intelligence to lower your costs and be more productive — and is the tech’s promise living up to the hype?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

The artist is intent on fulfilling that promise.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

“We have promised him results. Therefore you will promise to make the gold. Three days. Fail me, and the bargain is off.”

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff