Other political stars have fallen over time, as shining promise has given way to the inevitable disappointment of reality.

As some restaurants age, early promise gives way to rote preparation.

But in the end his last promise to Akeem gave him a stronger direction.

"That is not so easy a promise to give," the Mouser said.

The promise of a better life after death gives Iranians hope of evading their current situation.

She remembered her promise given last winter in the orchard, that she would never again throw herself at his head.

The promise gave them enough strength to crawl into the black limousine.

At her stranger on the road, her promise given by the night.

Mitchell gave his promise and Larsen gave him the number.

That promise, if fulfilled, would give most hourly employees, whose average age is 48, enough years to retire on full pensions.