Sentence examples for an empty vow from inspiring English sources

We must show humanity's worst criminals that the world is watching, that justice will prevail, and that "never again" is not an empty vow.

It was a hollow vow.

Rick Tyler, a former top adviser to Mr. Gingrich who now helps run a super PAC on his behalf, called Mr. Santorum "an empty vest" and vowed to continue advertising on Mr. Gingrich's behalf in the Southern states.

"We said our vows in an empty water tower in Harlem," Jamie says.

The manager vowed that he would celebrate a goal against his former side – "It's my duty to show joy" – but that might well be an empty threat.

Into an empty cube.

See an empty spot?

He also vowed to cut government subsidies on energy and basic commodities and to redistribute the money as payouts directly to citizens, a measure that some members of Parliament called "an empty promise".

Not an empty box.

Holds up an empty jar.

It's an empty pursuit.