- present participle of promise.
promising
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Georgia officials had been wooing Audi for years, promising incentives and infrastructure improvements in the area.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
The results revealed a promising effect of pure cranberry juice.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026
He quickly established himself as one of the league’s promising young players, earning NBA Rookie of the Year honors in 2021.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
"The world is more dangerous and divided. In response, Canada and the European Union are building on each other's strengths," Carney said ahead of the summit, promising "a new, ambitious alliance."
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
Since Elizebeth was tired of people talking about her looks, this wasn’t a promising start, but the interview got better from there.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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