Sentence examples for lofty promise from inspiring English sources

The ensuing trials, though not without their flaws, largely fulfilled this lofty promise, standing as a monument to the rule of law and the very idea of conducting public trials for war criminals.

Since the 1950s, when medical advancements fostered the lofty promise of a cure for every disease – and even death – medical training, research and practice has focused on treating disease, not treating patients' suffering.

In June 2004, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg made a lofty promise to address one of the city's most intractable problems: he would reduce the homeless population of 38,000 by two-thirds in five years.

Otherwise, however, the toned-down celebration will mark a departure from the so-called People's Inaugural thrown four years ago by Mr. Spitzer, featuring a series of receptions open to the public, a who's who of prominent elected officials, and his lofty promise on the steps of the Capitol that "Day 1 of our time for change has arrived".

According to Uzo Aduba, who plays Crazy Eyes, this second season is darker than its predecessor, though given that the first ended with a formerly meth-addled fundamentalist being beaten to a pulp while Christmas carols were sung in the background, that's a lofty promise.

Stern recognizes he might not be around to fulfill such a lofty promise.

Others hope lofty promises are fulfilled.

The lofty promises, many met and some not.

But little was done to fulfill those lofty promises.

How should progress towards lofty promises be judged?

Tech millionaires are known for making lofty promises on climate.