The land around him did not promise anything in the way of water.

He's been promised his answer in a matter of weeks.

He is promised a great name in days to come.

She had been promised her old job back in the fall.

Union officials could not promise much in the way of benefits.

The Government has promised changes in the court system and new laws.

"We want to be able to promise new drugs in the future for our patients," he said.

She promised herself better success in the morning and lay down to find rest.

"And promised a year of peace from you in return!"

"This plan promises even greater success and growth in the future."