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promises

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

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Utilities and AI-industry participants have said an important question is whether promises from profitable tech giants will ripple through the AI ecosystem to partners operating on the ground.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 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

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

However, Powell insisted Burnham would stick to the promises made in Labour's manifesto in the 2024 general election.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

“It means, I never made any promises to Audrey. She got clingy and possessive.”

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence