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promising

[prom-uh-sing] / ˈprɒm ə sɪŋ /


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So what exactly do they want to change - and what are the candidates promising to deliver?

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Infantino was elected to the top job by promising to tap in to FIFA’s vast cash reserves to spread millions of dollars in development money to soccer associations around worldwide.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The point is that profit growth looks too weak for us to still call the stock a promising idea.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Although UNI418 itself will require additional development and testing, the underlying mechanism offers a promising new framework for future combination therapies.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

“Play something, Amy. Let them hear how much you have improved,” said Laurie, with pardonable pride in his promising pupil.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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