promise

Example Sentences

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But despite decades of hope and hype, that promise has never materialized at scale.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“The 2027 Budget upholds this promise and would ensure that the United States continues to maintain the world’s most powerful and capable military.”

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Yet history shows that the same mechanisms that promise broader opportunity often introduce new risks that demand tighter oversight.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The White House said the threat of tariffs had already spurred pharmaceutical firms to promise $400bn investments in the US.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

They were going to make their promise come true.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova