promised

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Others are promised roles as drivers or clerks, or that the contract will last "just one year".

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

"When people were saying it would be impossible for Iran to come to the World Cup, I promised them that they would come," Infantino said.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

In images carried by North Korean state media, the dictator strolled past rows of metal centrifuges and promised to carry out “larger plans” for the country’s nuclear program.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

As of last month, according to Yahoo Sports, more than $125 million worth of NIL compensation that had been promised to athletes had been rejected by the clearinghouse or was still under review.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“I will ask Major General Dickson,” the American promised.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse