bearing fruit

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Critical to withstanding pressure from the Middle East war is a long-term push by Beijing to ensure energy security, which experts say is now bearing fruit.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s efforts to sidestep the standstill at the Strait of Hormuz appear to be bearing fruit.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

With that tactic not bearing fruit, England either lacked a clear alternative or the nerve to switch to it mid-match.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

To the extent growth is perking up, this largely is a result of reforms Abe introduced a decade ago that finally are bearing fruit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

It was as if all the pent-up desires of my childless days were now bearing fruit.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya