We had firm promises from members of the Board totalling about four thousand pounds.

The proprietor departed with a firm promise to see to it.

Friends and opponents alike say they are generally pleased, but some say his pace may be too slow after such firm promises.

And when he made answer it was a firm promise.

We shall come-" It was a firm promise, standing as a sworn oath.

What he got was the button I had removed from the overalls and a firm promise to tell him the source when circumstances permitted.

A firm promise to spend an afternoon with me again.

But, at the very least, he makes a firm promise of naval and logistical support.

I cannot give you a firm promise that this is the turning point.

I brought my children's cat on the firm promise that it would not be harmed.