promised

Example Sentences

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After a few traumatic experiences in college, I promised myself I would never go on one again.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Others are promised roles as drivers or clerks, or that the contract will last "just one year".

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Activist groups are protesting the violence and lack of resources for missing persons, while President Claudia Sheinbaum promised no crackdown on demonstrations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

As of last month, according to Yahoo Sports, more than $125 million worth of NIL compensation that had been promised to athletes had been rejected by the clearinghouse or was still under review.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

So, she challenged Auntie to send the city mouse here instead and promised me for the next summer.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith