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[prom-is] / ˈprɒm ɪs /






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After taking in the exhibit, attendees can draw their own conclusions about the land’s role as a “geographical and metaphorical space of promise, struggle, and belonging.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

While SpaceX's debut has generated great buzz, there are also questions about whether Musk's promise of putting data centers in space and sending rockets to Mars will actually materialize and deliver profit.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

In the case of SpaceX, the big promise relates to artificial intelligence.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Notably, tea also shows promise in neuroprotection and muscle mass preservation.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 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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