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promises
noun as in one's word that something will be done
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noun as in hope, possibility
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verb as in give word that something will be done
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verb as in bring hope, possibility
Example Sentences
They might serve as a brake on some of his more extreme promises.
How destructive his term will be remains unknowable, but his helter-skelter, vengeance-fueled approach to wielding power may have the ironic effect of impeding his ability to deliver on his more radical promises.
What is clear is that whoever comes into power will be under massive pressure to perform and live up to their campaign promises.
They also want smaller, more frequent COPs with clear accountability for the promises that countries make.
“I wouldn’t say he made any promises but … we’ll be going back to them with more ideas.”
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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