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

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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

I’d promised Violet I’d come by and see her Wonder.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney