promise
Example Sentences
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Boyd was allowed to speak to witnesses and make phone calls—to his lawyer and, surreptitiously, to the deputy police chief in charge of homicide investigations who promised him help.
But large portions are heavily redacted, and officials have acknowledged that additional material is still under review, drawing criticism from lawmakers and victims’ advocates who say the disclosures fall short of promised transparency.
From Salon
Just four days after Bill Plaschke promised that the Rams would win the Super Bowl, the team blew a big lead and lost in a stinker to the Seahawks.
From Los Angeles Times
And although community programs seeking non-police responses to mental health calls have shown promise, advocates say that they continue to be hobbled by a lack of funding.
From Los Angeles Times
The man who spent fight week promising the greatest upset in sporting history instead avoided engagement.
From BBC
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