up-and-coming
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Being humbled by a well-run, up-and-coming club like Lincoln, with far fewer resources but savvy ownership, will not be lost on Burnley supporters.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
The victim was identified as Pengo Bossio Wangi, a 26-year-old of African origin who was an up-and-coming mixed martial arts fighter.
From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026
Oliver, from Stone, Staffordshire, was one of 10 up-and-coming artists who won the chance to open for Smith at their upcoming residency shows in Manchester and London.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
But in a post-Hoosiers world, the Cowboys believe an up-and-coming coach and roster overhaul might actually work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
But what Bobby liked most was that nobody at the inn, other than Bezold and his son Michael, an up-and-coming chess player, knew who he was.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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