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promises

  • plural
    of promise.
    promise
    noun
    a declaration that something will or will not be done, given, etc., by one.
  • present tense form
    of promise (3rd person singular).
    promise
    noun
    a declaration that something will or will not be done, given, etc., by one.

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But as Americans have proved, voters are sometimes willing to overlook a candidate’s rap sheet if he or she promises to fix their biggest problems.

From Slate ● Oct. 24, 2026

“That insight, compounded with proven technologies, promises incredibly high efficacy when personalized.”

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

Still, the burden of the jury verdict and Judge Mathew’s order is that Meta can’t be trusted to live up to its promises.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

Simply put, it’s a race between the potential profit unlock it promises and the massive debt it must pay down.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026

“Can’t make promises there, Isaiah,” Mr. Shephard says.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist