promised
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The government has promised to act – and is expected to set out more details in its forthcoming mental health strategy which is expected by the end of the year.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin promised Thursday to "do everything" to help end the Middle East war when he met Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian for talks ahead of a regional summit, Russian media reported.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
They promised us the future, and now they want us terrified of it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
A July meeting of the Politburo, China’s top policymaking body, vowed to “maintain confidence and meet difficulties head-on,” and promised to boost domestic demand with “more proactive” policies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Swaying with exhaustion, Torak finished enlarging the snow cave, and walled up the entrance again, leaving a gap at the top to let out the smoke from the fire he’d promised himself.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
