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promising

[prom-uh-sing] / ˈprɒm ə sɪŋ /


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"This circuit of dysfunction between lung and immune cells makes for a promising new therapeutic target."

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Some political parties ahead of May's Senedd election are promising new hospitals as part of their policy offer.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Of course, there is always the chance that promising new developments could lead to a “V-shaped” bottom for stocks, Hunter noted.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

This season, Air Force has found another tall, promising prospect in 6-5 Malakye Matsumoto from Sherman Oaks Notre Dame High.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

One fine day they bade goodbye to their families and set off upstream in a canoe, promising to return with the rains.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo