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as in to vow
to make a solemn declaration of intent
they promised to keep in touch with us after they moved away
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as in to predict
to show signs of a favorable or successful outcome
given the cast, the new sitcom promises to be an excellent show
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as in vow
a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something
he made a promise to arrive on time, come hell or high water
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Recent Examples of promise
Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Dec. 2024
During the campaign, Trump promised to sign a reciprocity bill into law.
—Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Dec. 2024
Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
James Bouknight, Portland Trail Blazers: The former lottery pick is trying to work his way back into the NBA, and he’s shown promise with the Blazers’ G League squad, the Rip City Remix.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 17 Dec. 2024
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Parents are promised that the system works for 80-90 percent of children, and that students consistently rank in the NWEA’s 90th percentile.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Dec. 2024
During the campaign, Trump promised to sign a reciprocity bill into law.
—Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Dec. 2024
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But the other half were misappropriated in ways that diverged from his promise to investors.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
James Bouknight, Portland Trail Blazers: The former lottery pick is trying to work his way back into the NBA, and he’s shown promise with the Blazers’ G League squad, the Rip City Remix.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 17 Dec. 2024
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President-elect Trump has vowed to stop some of the programs that have allowed people seeking asylum to enter the country, as well as to close the border to those entering without legal grounds.Bill Conerly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Trump also has vowed to remove subsidies for purchasing EVs, which have assisted in spurring sales while federal benefits still exist.Michael Wayland, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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The western portion of the state, including Cincinnati, Dayton and Toledo, is predicted to experience normal temperatures.Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Bottom Line Trying to predict the market’s next move with precision is a losing game.John Jennings, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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But pledges of support from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who is expected to bring in more friendly e-currency regulation, have fueled record-breaking rises for bitcoin.Mimosa Spencer, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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At the event, Trump repeated his pledge to cut corporate taxes to 15% for companies that make their goods domestically.Gene Maddaus, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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Ta swears by it for a mascara that lasts until the end of the day on set.Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
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Then Farage’s Mar-a-Lago mate swept to victory in America (Farage will surely be first line for a Trump interview when the president comes to town) and now, with Reform surging in the polls, Elon Musk has sworn fealty to his cause.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
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The California Attorney General's Office warns that firearms should be stored in a locked container and locked with a firearms safety device.Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Cotton reached out to Trump's incoming chief of staff Susie Wiles to warn against Fox Kennedy as a pick for the CIA gig.Stef W. Kight, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
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Prasad recalls a local official hinting that the decision came from Kumari Mayawati, then the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh.Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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The pregnant star, 32, also hinted that velour tracksuits sporting the Italian flag would be a hit.Clare Fisher, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Promise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promise. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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