I shall deliver vs I can deliver

Both phrases are correct, but they convey different meanings. 'I shall deliver' implies a promise or intention to deliver something in the future, while 'I can deliver' indicates the ability or capability to deliver something. The choice between the two depends on whether you want to express a commitment or a capability.

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I shall deliver

This phrase is correct and implies a promise or intention to deliver something in the future.

Use 'I shall deliver' when you want to express a firm commitment or promise to deliver something in the future.

Examples:

I shall deliver the package by tomorrow.
I shall deliver on my promise to help you.

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Your messages will never be delivered, except the one for Norrell, and that I shall deliver myself.
So deliver on your promise or I shall deliver on mine.
Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, this speech is the last I shall deliver in this Chamber as a member of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs. I have been a member of this Committee for 22 years.
I shall deliver my people from your hands, and you will discover that I am the Eternal One.
Mr President, I am surprised that Commissioner Fischler did not wait to hear the opinions of the committees to which the proposal was referred before giving his response, but I shall nevertheless deliver the opinion of the Committee on Budgets.
I shall therefore deliver the good news first: compared with this year's budget, both the Commission and the Council - albeit only temporarily - have proposed a total reduction of EUR 144 million in the budgetary lines for employment.
Shall I re-deliver you e'en so?
For the purposes of paragraph 3, the approval authority shall deliver an EC type-approval certificate established in accordance with the model set out in Part 2 of Annex I.
For the purposes of paragraph 3, the type-approval authority shall deliver an EC component type-approval certificate established in accordance with the model set out in Part 2 of Annex I.
For the purposes of paragraph 3, the type-approval authority shall deliver an EC type-approval certificate established in accordance with the model set out in Part 5 of Annex I.
For the purposes of paragraph 3, the type-approval authority shall deliver an EC component type-approval certificate established in accordance with the model set out in Part 2 of Annex I.
For the purposes of paragraph 3, the approval authority shall deliver an EC type-approval certificate established in accordance with the model set out in Part 2 of Annex I.
For the purposes of paragraph 3, the type-approval authority shall deliver an EC type-approval certificate established in accordance with the model set out in Part 2 of Annex I.
For the purposes of paragraph 3, the approval authority shall deliver an EC type-approval certificate established in accordance with the model set out in Part 2 of Annex I.
Electrical apparatus shall deliver a constant current.
I, Matteo wind,... in this valley the master of the air,... I swear obedience to him who shall deliver me from this prison!
For the purposes of paragraph 3, the type-approval authority shall deliver an EC type-approval certificate established in accordance with the model set out in Part 2 of Annex I.
6. The Governing Board shall deliver an opinion on the Agency's final accounts.
5. The Governing Board shall deliver an opinion on the Foundation's final accounts.
The people shall deliver the wicked unto divine judgement.

Alternatives:

I will deliver
I promise to deliver
I am committed to delivering
I intend to deliver
I pledge to deliver

I can deliver

This phrase is correct and indicates the ability or capability to deliver something.

Use 'I can deliver' when you want to convey that you have the capacity or skill to deliver something.