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[prom-is] / ˈprɒm ɪs /






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But while analysts remain bullish on the long-term promise of AI agents, they cautioned that this was yet another example of “knee-jerk” selling in response to the launch of new AI-powered products and capabilities.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026

Among the concessions the parties have discussed beyond the sizable production investment: A promise not to sell either studio lot and to stay in the state of California, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

The deals between labels and AI music platforms — on which consumers can create full songs from text prompts — share a basic promise.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026

One of the first tests of this era of demographic promise was the 2014 governor’s race, when Greg Abbott ran for election against Democratic state Sen. Wendy Davis.

From Slate ● Sep. 21, 2026

“But you know how children are. Don’t you worry. I will see to it that he does not do it again, I promise you.”

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

And the new Norwegian Museum of the Viking Age in Oslo, set to open in 2027, promises to be the world’s leading Viking museum.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026

When he promises her that he’ll straighten out his life, he sounds as desperate as all the other bad men who’ve tried those same pleas on him.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

The settlement avoids significant structural changes but includes penalties if Paramount fails to meet certain promises.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

The first tranche of 161 files was uploaded to the US defence department's website on 8 May, with promises of more to come.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

It hadn’t sounded like someone who was afraid of promises.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn

Tesla is set to reintroduce its all-electric, heavy-duty truck to investors on Thursday evening, nearly nine years after CEO Elon Musk first promised the vehicle.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

But an email seen by ProPublica suggests that someone must have relayed the news of Kao’s donation to Collins, just like Reed promised to do in Kao’s recounting of the Corner Bakery meeting.

From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026

Cover from nearby Eyemouth was promised instead, but the plans sparked outcry with a petition against the move gathering about 13,000 signatures.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

Ellison has also promised $6 billion in synergies from the merger, which could come from consolidating tech operations at the streaming services and by eliminating overlapping jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 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

Here are some of the most promising porchfests keeping the movement alive.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

But considering it was his first at-bat in more than two weeks, in a tough matchup no less, it was a promising sign.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

Witkoff said a round of discussions had been completed "that we hope will prove constructive and promising".

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

"All together, these diverse roles position TopBP1-BRCT7/8 as a promising target for intervention."

From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026

He and Harriet left, Harriet promising to return later.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn




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