11.   But there are many skeptics, she added, because the mayor has made similar promises before, and failed to convincingly follow up.

12.   Half a dozen or so other members of Congress who made similar promises are also wavering.

13.   He acknowledged that his predecessors repeatedly had made similar promises.

14.   He made a similar promise last year, only to retreat under pressure.

15.   He persuaded his father and Marquina to make a similar promise.

16.   He was forced to make similar promises last week to assemble the votes he needed for fast track.

17.   However, the FAA has made similar promises in the past.

18.   In some respects, both he and Medina tout similar promises of helping those who have been left out.

19.   Jeffrey T. Buley, counsel to the state Republican Party, issued a similar promise.

20.   McClam clings to this hope, despite similar promises that turned empty.