promise
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In 2015 he opened an office in Detroit, where his firm would author emphatically modern buildings that felt textured by the Motor City’s industrial legacy, celebrating both its past and its new promise.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
Supporters of the Church's promise to make amends say it has a responsibility to address the legacy of slavery.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said he may need to prepare for a round of golf with Donald Trump after receiving a "pinky promise" from the US president at G7 talks in France.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
Even there, Iran “reaffirmed” the pledge because it had made the same promise when it signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty in 1970.
From Slate • Jun. 17, 2026
He has kept his promise, although not without complaining about it pretty much every time I visit.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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Michelle Obama's final address as First Lady (2017)
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