up-and-coming
Example Sentences
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The victory set the stage for an NBA Finals of seismic proportions: the league’s long-dormant big-city franchise versus its up-and-coming giant.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Infleqtion’s edge lies in neutral atoms, an up-and-coming architecture increasingly viewed as a commercially viable path forward.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa and Olivia Dean - to name just a few - all feature on the album, alongside up-and-coming artists like Izzy Escobar.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
That, McCallion said, remains a key focus, and gives "young and up-and-coming musicians the chance to develop their skills and perform in a professional setting, establishing a lasting legacy for the festival".
From BBC • May 1, 2026
She would be in demand among all the up-and-coming young men and she would transcribe letter after thrilling letter.
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
