promise
Example Sentences
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But despite decades of hope and hype, that promise has never materialized at scale.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
“The 2027 Budget upholds this promise and would ensure that the United States continues to maintain the world’s most powerful and capable military.”
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
Yet history shows that the same mechanisms that promise broader opportunity often introduce new risks that demand tighter oversight.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Despite its promise, the Uranus Orbiter and Probe is still far from becoming reality.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
“I promise it is not toothpaste,” he said.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
