People are more likely to keep their word when they verbally agree to something in advance.

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Serving as the honest and fair check on majority power, we will work to ensure they keep their word.

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The prime minister warned that if "they do not keep their word, there will be consequences for our relations with Italy".

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"If they do not keep their word, there will be consequences for our relations with Italy, " he added, as lawmakers cheered.

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"If they do not keep their word, there will be consequences for our relations with Italy, " added Mr. Singh, as lawmakers cheered.

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The inevitable result of entering into a contract with a person lacking integrity is being forced to pay out huge sums of money to attorneys in order to hold the other person accountable to keep their word.

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Sixense says it plans to release updates and the source code, and it recommends folks sign up for their project-specific email list and keep an eye on their forums for word on availability.

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Their weakness seems to be that they trusted the government to keep its word.

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Hirsch, whose Sweet Home New Orleans focuses on helping musicians and members of New Orleans' famous Mardi Gras krewes, said there's value in celebrity support, not just in their ability to raise or donate funds, but to spread the word and keep the story of New Orleans alive.

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