promises
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pluralof promise.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
promisenouna declaration that something will or will not be done, given, etc., by one. -
present tense formof promise (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
promisenouna declaration that something will or will not be done, given, etc., by one.
Example Sentences
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The event promises glamour -- replete with champagne-quaffing celebrities -- set against the backdrop of Rwanda's verdant hills and rich wildlife, all broadcast to a global audience.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
"The promises that were made are impossible promises," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
One of Musk’s key promises is that the Roadster will be capable of hovering in the air.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026
If Mamdani has so far shown a pragmatic streak in how he governs that can feel at odds with the loftier promises of his campaign, some friction with his most hard-line voters might be inevitable.
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026
Every year at the first-day assembly the principal promises that “funding will be available soon,” but so far it hasn’t happened.
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
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