Example Sentences

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Still, Clark waved her ring around while the young audience screamed in their collective hope that all the internalized misogyny would lead to the happy ending they were promised.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

Los Angeles City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson promised the region’s politicians and nonprofit groups would push back.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

After a few traumatic experiences in college, I promised myself I would never go on one again.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

So far, NextEra has promised $2.25 billion worth of bill credits for Dominion’s customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Mimi promised, so I handed her the ticket stub.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler