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[prom-is] / ˈprɒm ɪs /






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The promise is that the drugs could provide a new option for patients whose disease progresses after treatment with older drugs targeting the same mutations, and with more tolerable side effects.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“This is simply them delivering on a promise, and the market itself is not what it was when they had first conjured up the vehicle,” Drury said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 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

So I silently make my promise to Hannie.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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