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Evans now plans, in agreement with the PHS, to remove the original plaque with a tongue-in-cheek replacement, endorsed by the "All Hopes No Promises Historical Society".

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Promises of jobs and economic growth have largely fallen flat, according to local officials.

From Salon • Jul. 26, 2025

Promises to update a Nature Recovery Action Plan for instance were yet to be acted upon, which the committee described as "deeply concerning".

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2025

Below that is the name of the group that funds them, Promises Made Promises Broken.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2024

"What do you think? He wanted me to make sure you were okay. Why d'you think I moved in with you? You think I like working at the deli? Promises were made, cuz."

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda