promised

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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

You’ve said the judge has promised to scrutinize this.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Social Security’s trust fund is expected to run out of money in 2032, at which point beneficiaries will receive only 78% of promised benefits, the Social Security and Medicare boards of trustees said on Tuesday.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

"We'll continue to engage with the local authority on the restoration to ensure it is delivered to the standard promised," added Daniel Therkelsen from the campaign group.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

As part of her new life, Maggie promised Elisha “solemnly never to rap again.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock