promising
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"I'm not promising it will be in sugar," he says.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
But he then struck a more conciliatory tone, promising a rigorous environmental study and telling Lamu residents: "Your rights will be protected. Your voice will be heard."
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
Former Long Beach Police chief Robert Luna came out of retirement to run for sheriff in 2022, promising to turn around a department that had veered off course.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
The pairing of a promising new drug with Zepbound was highly effective in a mid-stage clinical trial but also led to more side effects than expected, Lilly announced Wednesday.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
It was his least remarkable commission—no job seemed less promising.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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