1.   The gunmen released most hostages and headed for Chechnya with the rest after receiving a promise of safe passage.

2.   But Carey vowed to continue its airport service, and received the promise of some help late Monday from city officials.

3.   But this should be done if possible, especially in countries where the perpetrators are still powerful enough to have received a promise of amnesty.

4.   He could receive public promises of partnership, consultation, even perhaps the status of an ally one day.

5.   I received certain promises about the commitment there.

6.   Khachigian said he has received promises of substantial funding for the effort.

7.   Mitchell delayed it, but said he had received promises from Sharon that Israel will cooperate with the inquiry.

8.   Pushtoon said the men did not receive promises in exchange for their cooperation.

9.   Sen. John Chaffee of Rhode Island received a promise of an easing of the rules for certain people to qualify for Medicaid.

10.   So far, they have received only promises.