promising
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In another form of reciprocity, Regan often adjusted his offerings while he was talking to clients, promising them higher rates or longer terms if they invested more or committed sooner.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
Once hailed as one of Britain's brightest young talents, her promising career was derailed by injuries, and she found herself outside the world's top 1,000.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
The outlook for gold this time might actually be quite promising.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026
First, scientists might shift attention away from promising targets or reduce support for instruments that could detect forms of life beyond current capabilities.
From Science Daily • Jun. 30, 2026
I left: promising to enroll in a French class and then forgot that promise as soon my plane landed back in New York.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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