- present tense form of promise (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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But with Elon Musk, a $1.8 trillion valuation, and promises of AI computing above the clouds, everything matters.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
The opposition’s manifesto was so long they built an A.I. chatbot on their website to help you locate which of the 1,000 promises personally applied to you.
From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026
Broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall, the night promises plenty of onstage drama and hopefully some real-life intrigue.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Putellas' decision on her future promises to be the biggest news of the summer transfer window, while a number of high-profile players are switching clubs.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Despite our promises to write, I’d quickly lost touch with even my best pals, Mary and Lillie.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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