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[prom-is] / ˈprɒm ɪs /






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Cipriani also alleged Shell had reneged on a promise to help him develop a show at Paramount as compensation for his occasional work.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The billions of dollars in extra cash are going initially into FIFA's reserves, with that promise to distribute its funds to the global football family.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

While SpaceX's debut has generated great buzz, there are also questions about whether Musk's promise of putting data centers in space and sending rockets to Mars will actually materialize and deliver profit.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

In the case of SpaceX, the big promise relates to artificial intelligence.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Lured by the promise of magic, she stepped through the portal and into the Red Woods.’

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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