- present participle of promise.
promising
Example Sentences
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At the time, Oracle saw that state’s healthcare industry as a promising growth business.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
The then-Home Secretary Sajid Javid replied by promising to work towards a fairer distribution.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
SS-H2 is particularly promising because of its resistance to corrosion.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026
At first, a new piece of technology is exciting, promising to help dial in your training or recovery and ultimately improve your performance.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
Some took flyers, promising to spread the word.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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