As Governor, he promised a sweeping effort to attack corruption, modernize state government and improve the schools.

Supporters promised a redoubled effort to assemble the necessary majority.

They promised a summer-long effort to reverse the decision, which the Pentagon announced on Friday.

Ms. Albright promises a renewed effort to stop the slide in spending, in real terms, on foreign policy.

Participants in those calls say the officials have promised a major effort of their own.

The federal government is rattling its sabers and promising an all-out effort to capture them.

The Island's delegation in Washington has promised an all-out effort to lobby for the program.

He admitted today that he was "very disappointed the way I've been playing all season" and promised a new effort to help spark the Mets.

But organized labor has promised a ferocious effort to block any further increase in the retirement age.

He promised a substantial effort to end illegal sewer hookups, costs that mainly would be borne by individually affected property owners.