promise
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Early edits of the film showed promise, but, Allen noted, it took a while for the creative team to find the comedy, and for Woody and Buzz's character traits to develop.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
To fulfill this promise, admissions policies must be driven by faculty expertise and rigorous standards.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Becerra, she said, is too much of a career politician for her liking, but Steyer impressed her with his promise not to take corporate money and his position on social justice issues.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
"Vertical integration is already starting to make its way into commercial devices, particularly in specialized AI hardware, but monolithic integration is what unlocks the full promise of 3D chips," Cao said.
From Science Daily • May 30, 2026
I heard Zara promise to represent me and accept my medal if I didn’t get back in time.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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"Macbeth" Vocabulary from Act I
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Michelle Obama's final address as First Lady (2017)
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