show (a lot of) promise
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: to seem likely to be successful in the future
a young artist who shows (a lot of) promise
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These measures show promise in addressing concerns that might otherwise require extensive governmental regulation, which is often slow to keep pace with the velocity of technological innovation.
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Eric Reicin, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Studies on the anti-aging benefits of these creams show promise, but experts said more research is needed and warned of potential side effects.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 18 Mar. 2025
For the businesses that show promise, the company will invest strategically in them.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
While supplements have failed to show promise against free radicals, fruits, vegetables, nuts and grains with key vitamins and minerals are excellent sources of antioxidants, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025
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Eric Reicin, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Studies on the anti-aging benefits of these creams show promise, but experts said more research is needed and warned of potential side effects.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 18 Mar. 2025
For the businesses that show promise, the company will invest strategically in them.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
While supplements have failed to show promise against free radicals, fruits, vegetables, nuts and grains with key vitamins and minerals are excellent sources of antioxidants, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Show (a lot of) promise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/show%20%28a%20lot%20of%29%20promise. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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