solemn promise
Example Sentences
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Far fewer know that Abraham Lincoln told his cabinet that he had made a solemn promise to his “Maker” to issue the proclamation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
“I took what I think is a solemn promise to do everything I could to ensure they were protected and saved.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2024
“We will continue to keep our solemn promise to care for their families, just as they were faithful to our nation.”
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 26, 2024
It was signed by Queen Victoria in 1840 and contains a solemn promise by the Crown to protect Māori culture and lands.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2022
Before he left, they made a solemn promise to each other.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
