promised

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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

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

Elisha promised Maggie that he would announce the marriage as soon as he came back from England.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock