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promises

  • plural of promise.
  • present tense form of promise (3rd person singular).

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Reform UK Scotland leader Malcolm Offord wished Burnham well, but called for action instead of "empty promises".

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

By its terms, the Constitution is “ordained and established” by “the People,” who for most of this country’s history played a far more prominent role in the process of deciding what its promises mean.

From Slate Jul. 20, 2026

Deputy Labour Party leader Lucy Powell said Sunday Burnham's mayoral experience away from the London centre of government meant he understood the "bigger, bolder measures" needed to deliver on Labour's election manifesto promises.

From Barron's Jul. 20, 2026

That could further reward companies already monetizing the historic capital expenditures necessitated by the AI build-out and punish those still burning cash on promises, according to market analysts.

From MarketWatch Jul. 19, 2026

Ms. Sadie promises me a root beer float with a drizzle of caramel.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas