The Army did not immediately reject the proposal, but promised a "comprehensive and meticulous study" of the idea.

I believe it will be so, but I cannot promise, of course.

The Republicans seized the political low ground by promising all but the richest 1 percent of families a $500-per-child tax cut.

The kidnappers themselves promised to free one of their captives.

Nothing promised in return, of course, but just enough of a hint to send some very powerful people digging extremely hard.

There are also promises of earned-income tax credits, an important way to help the working poor.

I cannot promise, of course; we are dealing with a murder.

For a share of their meal she promised to "pleasure' both of them.

He promised a "black and white picture of this conspiracy."

Fuchs made Ruth team vice president, and promised him a share of the profits.