promised

Example Sentences

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

From Slate • 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

MarketWatch Picks: My adviser promised I’d get a lifetime income, but I found out there’s only $100K left in the account.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Apple promised a smarter Siri at its developers conference two years ago, only to hit technical roadblocks that prevented it from rolling out the features.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

“We have promised him results. Therefore you will promise to make the gold. Three days. Fail me, and the bargain is off.”

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff