promise
Example Sentences
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He alarmed allies by demanding that Greenland become U.S. territory, before backing off after European officials promised concessions.
From Barron's
An initial public offering of stock for Elon Musk’s rocket company, SpaceX, promises to be the capital markets event of the year, maybe even the decade.
From Barron's
He writes about how AI is transforming the way people work and live, its promises and risks and the massive amounts of money being spent on AI infrastructure.
The government is also promising further measures in the spring to streamline the approvals process for minor building work within homes and on existing fire doors.
From BBC
She promised quick help, pointing to long delays in compensation from a previous large landslide in the same town in 1997.
From Barron's
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