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He also pledged a break from the Petro policy of appeasing criminal gangs, vowing to build mega prisons to get their recruits off the streets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

"Too much of today's fishing remains invisible to those tasked with managing our ocean," said Long, vowing the map would "transform scattered, fragmented data into actionable insights for policymakers".

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

It followed Ginger Wildheart's recent cancer diagnosis, with the singer refusing treatment and vowing to keep going.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

Both came out against Venice Dell during the campaign, with Park vowing to “squash this on day one.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Pyat Pree took his leave as well, vowing to petition the Undying Ones for an audience.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin