Only his promise to me held him there.

The continued promise of food held the flock on the roof until the bread was ready.

The great American promise still held, and if it ever faltered, they would be there to help set it right.

That promise still held him, even though he was powerless to do anything about it.

This promise, taken by wearing the janai, holds them in a bond.

Tas's promise to stay behind will only hold for so long.

They too would be there, those on this ship, if Amairgen's promise held.

The promise surrounding the new network held a definite appeal for those who joined.

The promise holds even if unforeseen circumstances arise, which may demand further steps to preserve species.

The promise of new life held only happiness for us that February evening.