promise
Example Sentences
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Becerra, she said, is too much of a career politician for her liking, but Steyer impressed her with his promise not to take corporate money and his position on social justice issues.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
"Vertical integration is already starting to make its way into commercial devices, particularly in specialized AI hardware, but monolithic integration is what unlocks the full promise of 3D chips," Cao said.
From Science Daily • May 30, 2026
Even the thief crucified alongside him, in the final minutes of his life, with nothing to offer and everything to repent, received the same promise: today you will be with me in paradise.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
"I remember saying: 'Hey, choreographers, we're the new DJs, trust us, just give us your music, I promise we'll spread it'."
From BBC • May 29, 2026
“You’re making a big deal out of nothing again. I promise I’ll get to the next practice.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
Vocabulary lists containing promise
"Macbeth" Vocabulary from Act I
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Michelle Obama's final address as First Lady (2017)
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