(1) He promised to avenge his father's murder.

(2) You promised me you'd be home early tonight.

(3) The military regime has promised to restore democracy soon.

(4) The builders promised to expedite the repairs.

(5) I promised to babysit for Mrs Plunkett.

(6) He promised his grandchildren the money.

(7) But you promised to help us, you rat!

(8) They promised that the money would be forthcoming.

(9) 'I'll be back soon,' she promised.

(10) They arrived at 7.30 as they had promised.

(11) I promised him that I'd stay sober tonight.

(12) The college principal promised to look into the matter.

(13) He failed to come as he had promised.

(14) 'You promised me love!'he cried despairingly.

(15) Last night the headmaster promised a full investigation.

(16) They promised to give 10.

(17) He promised never to betray the organization.

(18) The brochure promised the local food would be superb.

(19) I had promised Nightingale to attend the lecture.

(20) I promised not to refer to the matter again.

(21) He not only promised[http://], but performed.

(22) He promised to charge up my car battery.

(23) The store promised to discount prices at 10%.

(24) He promised the money to his grandchildren.

(25) He promised to ring back in a few minutes.

(26) I had promised to lend him money but finally I disobliged him for lack of money.

(27) They promised that all books would be returned by Friday.

(28) Hs promised to rustle up some young actors in a few days.

(29) I promised you faithfully.

(30) When they took up a collection for the annual dinner(), he promised to pitch in.

(1) He promised to avenge his father's murder.

(2) You promised me you'd be home early tonight.

(3) The military regime has promised to restore democracy soon.

(4) The builders promised to expedite the repairs.

(5) I promised to babysit for Mrs Plunkett.

(6) He promised his grandchildren the money.

(7) But you promised to help us, you rat!

(8) They promised that the money would be forthcoming.

(9) 'I'll be back soon,' she promised.

(10) They arrived at 7.30 as they had promised.

(11) I promised him that I'd stay sober tonight.

(12) The college principal promised to look into the matter.

(13) He failed to come as he had promised.

(14) 'You promised me love!'he cried despairingly.

(15) Last night the headmaster promised a full investigation.

(16) He promised never to betray the organization.

(17) The brochure promised the local food would be superb.

(18) I promised not to refer to the matter again.

(19) He not only promised, but performed.

(20) The store promised to discount prices at 10%.

(21) He promised the money to his grandchildren.

(22) He promised to ring back in a few minutes.

(23) When they took up a collection for the annual dinner, he promised to pitch in.

(24) I had promised to lend him money but finally I disobliged him for lack of money.

(25) They promised that all books would be returned by Friday.

(26) Hs promised to rustle up some young actors in a few days.

(27) They have promised to pay the arrears over the next five years.

(28) An extra ￡10 million in foreign aid has been promised.

(29) The government has promised to uphold the principles of democracy.

(30) They embraced and wept and promised to keep in touch.

(31) They have promised to pay the arrears over the next five years.

(32) An extra ￡10 million in foreign aid has been promised.

(33) The government has promised to uphold the principles of democracy.

(34) They embraced and wept and promised to keep in touch.

(35) They promised that individuals could live freely without fear of reprisal from the military.

(36) I promised to repair the doorknob, but I had never got around to it.

(37) The government has promised a full investigation into the disaster.

(38) The king promised to hold a great feast for all his people.

(39) They promised that the work would all be finished by next week.

(40) They propagated political doctrines which promised to tear apart the fabric of British society.

(41) They spoke good Spanish, and promised to interpret for me.

(42) The landlord had promised to redecorate the bedrooms before we moved in.

(43) He promised to turn over a new leaf and study harder.

(44) The driver promised to drive me to the railway station, yet he begged off at the last minute.Sentence dictionary

(45) I've promised myself some fun when the exams are over.

(46) Both presidential candidates have promised to make a pitch for better roads and schools.

(47) He first promised two weeks ago to clear Britain's congested roads.

(48) The government has promised an extra ￡1 billion for health care.

(49) The post office has promised to resume first class mail delivery to the area on Friday.

(50) I promised to repair the doorknob, but I had never got round to it.

(51) You promised is too pale let I how to believe.

(52) Love ,promised between the fingersFinger rift,tw isted in the love.

(53) He promised there would be no more hesitations in pursuing reforms.

(54) Would Bethany return of her own free will, as she had promised?

(55) The government promised to implement a new system to control financial loan institutions.

(56) The Minister promised to give a written answer to the MP's detailed question.

(57) He promised to lend me some money,but he has ratted on me.

(58) He protested his innocence and promised to help police track down the real murderer.

(59) This, the president promised us, was a war against tyranny.

(60) In a desperate attempt to stave off defeat, he reluctantly promised wholesale reform of the constitution.

(31) They promised that individuals could live freely without fear of reprisal from the military.

(32) I promised to repair the doorknob, but I had never got around to it.

(33) The government has promised a full investigation into the disaster.

(34) The king promised to hold a great feast for all his people.

(35) They promised that the work would all be finished by next week.

(36) They spoke good Spanish, and promised to interpret for me.

(37) The landlord had promised to redecorate the bedrooms before we moved in.

(38) He promised to turn over a new leaf and study harder.

(39) The driver promised to drive me to the railway station, yet he begged off at the last minute.

(40) I've promised myself some fun when the exams are over.

(41) Both presidential candidates have promised to make a pitch for better roads and schools.

(42) He first promised two weeks ago to clear Britain's congested roads.

(43) The government has promised an extra ￡1 billion for health care.

(44) The post office has promised to resume first class mail delivery to the area on Friday.

(45) I promised to repair the doorknob, but I had never got round to it.

(46) He promised there would be no more hesitations in pursuing reforms.

(47) Would Bethany return of her own free will, as she had promised?

(48) The government promised to implement a new system to control financial loan institutions.

(49) The Minister promised to give a written answer to the MP's detailed question.

(50) He promised to lend me some money,but he has ratted on me.

(51) He protested his innocence and promised to help police track down the real murderer.

(52) This, the president promised us, was a war against tyranny.

(53) In a desperate attempt to stave off defeat, he reluctantly promised wholesale reform of the constitution.

(61) The reporter promised not to break the story.

(62) She has been promised to Bill.

(63) Brushing away her tears, she promised to return.

(64) They promised to rap with the management.

(65) She promised faithfully that she would come.

(66) He promised to visit us on his return.

(67) The military has promised to yield power.

(68) They had only received half the money promised.

(69) The principal promised to root out the troublemakers.

(70) Hell's teeth, I promised I'd be back by two.

(71) The government has promised to cut hospital waiting lists.

(72) The money was repaid, as promised.

(73) The government has promised to get tough on crime.

(74) She was promised a promotion but it never materialized.

(75) Here's the money I promised you.

(76) The promotion he had been promised failed to materialize.

(77) The President promised across-the-board tax cuts if re-elected.

(78) He promised he was through with drugs.

(79) He promised to atone for his crime.

(80) The new leader has promised to respect the constitution.

(81) The manifesto promised reform of the social security system.

(82) He promised to attend but then begged off.

(83) We promised to stay friends for ever.

(84) He promised there would be no backtracking on policies.

(85) The General had promised to cede power by January.

(86) He retracted what he had promised.

(87) She promised to be a brilliant musician.

(88) The government has promised to legislate against discrimination.

(89) Ann faithfully promised never to tell my secret.

(90) the politician who promised 'peace in our time'

(91) She promised to call at noon.

(92) He promised to continue the fight against infidel forces.

(93) The government has promised to respect human rights.

(94) The government has promised wide-ranging health care for all.

(95) He's promised me first option on his car.

(96) We were promised safe passage through the occupied territory.

(97) He has promised a thorough investigation into the affair.

(98) Don't mess me about; I just want the money you promised me.

(99) During his election campaign he promised to put the economy back on its feet.

(100) The money we had been promised failed to materialize .

(101) There was a knock at the door. Now Jan knew her mother had promised to visit, so she assumed it was her.

(102) Dearest Maria, Aren't I terrible, not coming back like I promised?

(103) He could not do anything more than what he promised — namely, to look after Charlotte's estate.

(104) The organization has promised to eliminate cumbersome and unnecessary bureaucracy.

(105) In 1920 the great powers promised them an independent state.

(106) They promised that racists should be purged from the party.

(107) We've promised to help,[http:///promised.html] and there's no turning back !

(108) The government has promised to spend more on health and education.

(109) The government has promised to bring in new legislation to combat this problem.

(110) The government has promised further relaxations in foreign exchange controls.

(111) It's curious Billy hasn't phoned when he promised he would.

(112) The company promised me a big pay-off but they really fucked me over.

(113) The school promised to keep parents informed about the situation.

(114) They promised to legislate to protect people's right to privacy.

(115) He promised her a honeymoon in Paris when they got married, and she held him to it.

(116) The ambassador promised to do everything in his power to get the hostages released.

(117) The boy promised not to divulge the whereabouts of the hiding place.

(118) The company has promised wide consultation on its expansion plans.

(119) I've promised myself a long bath when I get through all this work.

(120) I feel honour bound to attend because I promised I would.

(121) I'm glad I had the forethought to make a copy of the letter, as proof of what had been promised.

(122) Although he promised faithfully to come, I still didn't think he would.

(123) Jordan promised to trim the city budget without cutting essential services.

(124) The president has promised a new constitution and the creation of democratic power structures.

(125) He promised an end to graft and corruption in public life.

(126) He promised to punish severely any officials found guilty of electoral fraud.

(127) They promised that the army would strike with an iron fist at any resistance.

(128) "I will, " she promised, and promptly forgot about it.

(129) The government has promised that taxes will not be put up again this year.

(130) The government has promised to continue the fight against racism.

(131) She'd promised not to talk, and nothing we could do could prise the information out of her.

(132) He promised to tackle the workaday matters affecting people's daily lives.

(133) The firm promised a wage increase to the workers / promised the workers a wage increase.

(134) He promised to help us and he stuck to his word .

(135) The government has promised to free up more resources for education.

(136) She had promised to marry him,[] but took fright at the last moment.

(137) Mr White had promised to cooperate with us, but he cried off at the last minute.

(138) The new government has promised a smooth transition of power.

(139) The government has promised a better deal for working parents.

(140) He promised to get to work on the state's massive deficit.

(141) Don't be so inquisitive; I'm not telling you what I've promised not to say.

(142) He promised that the murder would not go unpunished .

(143) I can't give you the book; I've promised it to Susan.

(144) The hospital manager has promised to take the matter up with the member of staff involved.

(145) He promised the manager he would clean up this job before he left on his vacation.

(146) He promised to come on Tuesday but he never showed up.

(147) The insurance company has promised not to turn away its existing customers.

(148) The police have promised to hound down those responsible for the explosion.

(149) I promised the babysitter that we'd be home by midnight.

(150) All her hair was burned off in the fire, but the doctors have promised that it will soon grow back.

(151) All her hair was burned off in the fire,but the doctors have promised that it will soon grow in again.

(152) Connolly has promised to see out the remaining 18 months of his contract.

(153) They have promised to chop back their expenses in the near future.

(154) He had promised that the rich and privileged would no longer get preferential treatment.

(155) I've been waiting in all day for your television repairman to collect the set, but he didn't come as he promised.

(156) She promised the children they could stay up for their favourite TV programme.

(157) That suddenly reminded her that she had promised to ring them up.

(158) Like most governments in their first term of office, they promised the earth.

(159) Jane said she would take her husband back if he promised to give up bad habits.

(160) The land had been promised to the Indian tribes in perpetuity.

(161) The new prime minister promised a greater role for women in government.

(162) The mayoral candidate has promised to purge the police department.

(163) She solemnly promised not to say a word to anyone about it.

(164) She gave me one book last week and promised to bring the others on Wednesday.

(164) is a online sentence dictionary, on which you can find good sentences for a large number of words.

(165) I promised Mum that I'd help more with the housework.

(166) He promised to help, but I don't think anything will come of it.

(167) He promised he'd phone, but I'm not holding my breath.

(168) The governor has promised to stake the city's homeless to what they need for a fresh start.

(169) The new district attorney has promised to fight police corruption.

(170) The new state governor has promised to purge the police force of corruption.

(171) I have £20 000 and I need £25 000 but my parents have promised to make up the difference.

(172) He promised his mother on her deathbed that he would never marry.

(173) The government has promised food aid as a quid pro quo for the stopping of violence.

(174) He promised us rich pickings if we bought the shares immediately.

(175) He promised he'd help me decorate, but now he's trying to wriggle out of it.

(176) The army has promised to install a new government within a week.

(177) The leader promised to support the plan;you can't withdraw now.

(178) The truth is unlikely to be brought to light by the promised enquiry.

(179) He promised to be quick so as not to inconvenience them any further.

(180) I usually get my stuff from people who promised somebody else that they would keep it a secret. Walter Winchell 

(181) Fiers promised to testify fully and truthfully.

(182) He promised to appoint an AIDS czar to deal with the disease.

(183) We promised to convert our entire fleet of cars to front - wheel - drive technology.

(184) Others promised to "shed our blood and sacrifice our lives to oppose the invaders".

(185) No amount of slick presentation can disguise the gap between what the government promised and what it has delivered.