promised

Example Sentences

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Two years ago, Apple promised an all-new Siri, but didn’t deliver it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

You’ve said the judge has promised to scrutinize this.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Social Security’s trust fund is expected to run out of money in 2032, at which point beneficiaries will receive only 78% of promised benefits, the Social Security and Medicare boards of trustees said on Tuesday.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Linsey Farnsworth, Labour MP for Amber Valley, said she had "promised to fight for Denby Pottery until the very last moment".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

But I had also promised Mama seven times while we drove to school that I would be polite.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan