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promising

[prom-uh-sing] / ˈprɒm ə sɪŋ /


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A Wisconsin brewery went viral recently for promising free beer “all day long, the day he dies” without mentioning anyone by name.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

Through the organization, Silvers was educated more on promising drugs and treatments that may not provide a cure yet but do keep a diagnosed person healthier much longer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Asked how Reform would perform in local government he said: "We all know the finances of local councils are severely stretched - we are not promising miracles but we are promising value for money."

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Zohran Mamdani, 34, ran for mayor on a platform promising bold change, and won big.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

The man clearly wasn’t going to be able to eat the shawarma, and Boaz promising it to him wasn’t going to get him to disappear.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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