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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
Tyler Pager and Meryl Kornfield The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Trump has also promised to establish the federal government's first National Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
Maura Johnston, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
More:President Biden faces backlash from Democrats for breaking promise by pardoning son
Yet the possibility of pre-pardoning people who have not been charged of any crimes raises several legal concerns that could ultimately sway Biden not to take action, according to legal experts and lawmakers.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Trump has promised to pardon those who have been charged in connection with the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, to prevent Congress from certifying Biden's victory.
—Tyler Pager and Meryl Kornfield The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Trump has also promised to establish the federal government's first National Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
Noun
Touches like that indicate a confidence that could result in top-notch pop music — and Rosie more than fulfills that promise because of its solid songwriting and the captivating woman at the album’s center.
—Maura Johnston, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
More:President Biden faces backlash from Democrats for breaking promise by pardoning son
Yet the possibility of pre-pardoning people who have not been charged of any crimes raises several legal concerns that could ultimately sway Biden not to take action, according to legal experts and lawmakers.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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As law enforcement gathered information about the life and recent whereabouts of the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, an attorney representing the suspect vowed to fight extradition to New York City.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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How Trump will help investors get around regulations isn’t clear, but Trump has vowed to increase domestic production of oil and natural gas, projects that are often stymied or killed in the regulatory process.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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And then — just as my colleague Joe Reid predicted — Kate Winslet for Lee, a biopic that has enjoyed a muted reception since debuting at last year’s TIFF.Jen Chaney, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
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Ampere predicted just under a third of the subs growth will come from APAC – numbering around 600 million people – a similar figure to North America.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
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Helsing, a $4.5 billion defense startup, built its business on a pledge to transform Europe’s militaries with software, not hardware.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Trump's pledge to lower interest rates and ease financial burdens on American families faces an uncertain future as many economists predict that interest rates may remain elevated for the foreseeable future.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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One significant power President-elect Donald Trump will have when he is sworn into office again in January is granting pardons for those who have committed federal crimes.Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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The brand is always near the top of our rice cooker testing, and many staffers in the test kitchen swear by them.Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2024
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As of Thursday morning, numerous states in the storm's path were affected by other winter weather alerts, including a winter storm warning, winter weather advisory, lake effect snow warning and blizzard warning.Anna Skinner, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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But the safety and efficacy of these medications aren’t guaranteed, experts warned, particularly if they're purchased from a less-than-reputable seller.Maggie O'Neill, Health, 5 Dec. 2024
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The books might hint that Holmes is preparing for some holiday baking, as all of the titles are related to cooking.Raven Brunner, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Sanderson has also hinted that the second arc will take readers to new places – both geographically and thematically.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Promise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promise. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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