promise

Example Sentences

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Cease-fire mediators say the current status quo is unlikely to change, despite Iran’s promise to allow “safe passage” through the strait.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Quantum computers hold enormous promise, but they are still far from dependable.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

The artist is intent on fulfilling that promise.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Newer ones such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, broadly known as GLP-1s, have exploded in popularity for weight loss and have shown promise for treating other conditions, such as addictions and neurodegenerative and liver diseases.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

It was a promise that things were looking brighter.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova