bear fruit
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The tactic has had some success, particularly during the capture of the Ukrainian logistics hub of Pokrovsk late last year, although it can take a long time to bear fruit.
From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026
The effort is beginning to bear fruit: the clusters of tents and shopping carts that once clogged the boulevards of Hollywood and Venice Beach are less numerous.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
And both Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will be hoping the visit will bear fruit.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
O'Reilly's runs began to bear fruit as early as September.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
It did not look strong enough to bear fruit, did not look useful at all, like most of the plants here.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
