Example Sentences

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Going forward, it was hoped that Southern governments would truly rest on the consent of the governed, as the Declaration of Independence had promised.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

Recall that tanker traffic decreased after Iran had promised a gradual reopening with the April 7 cease-fire.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

The young company had promised to mount it in the early 1990s, but it proved too expensive during an L.A. recession.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Hochul, who had promised no tax increases, balked at the idea.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

The captain had promised freedom to those who left Mount Vernon, Washington’s plantation.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis