promised
Example Sentences
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An ultralow-fee adviser at a large firm promised me a balanced portfolio with market-beating returns.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
“People approached us to say, ‘They promised the same with the MGM Casino, that it would get built here and solve all our problems with revenue.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
Federal officials repeatedly promised cooperation, but did not deliver.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Earlier, Fifa denied a story in the Times that Infantino had promised Morocco it will host the 2030 World Cup final in exchange for its support.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
I’ve promised myself that I’m going to fill up this sketchbook, continue to build my portfolio, keep working to improve my craft.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
