- present participle of promise.
promising
Example Sentences
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"If his rhetoric is as dynamic as his seeming personality and he actually brings to life some of what he's talking about, the next two to three years will be more promising," she added.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
Movie studios are increasingly focused on signing promising filmmakers as traditional franchises stumble at the box office.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
Is Burnham promising a new dawn for North Sea oil and gas?
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
He was tentatively scheduled to start Wednesday against the Phillies, after promising initial reports on his recovery from an injection in his left knee.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
“What a promising aroma,” she said, loud enough for the Incorrigibles to hear.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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