promised

Example Sentences

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After a few traumatic experiences in college, I promised myself I would never go on one again.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Reform councillor Mike Bannister confirmed there was "no indication whatsoever" that staff had promoted specific literature and promised that the new policy would be "fully discussed" with the libraries team.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 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

“Because she promised him in exchange for the gold, so I have to take him. That’s part of the magic.”

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff