promising

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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

They evaluated how each substance affected the diseased nerve cells, leading to the identification of sildenafil as a promising candidate.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

His first year was promising: Marseille finished as runners-up and returned to the Champions League.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

In November 1952, Dwight Eisenhower won the U.S. presidential election, promising to bring the Korean War to an end.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin