1
as in unfavorable
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as in irreparable
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Recent Examples of unpromising
Johnson campaigned against an unpromising backdrop: nearly ten years of austerity cuts under successive Tory governments, doubts about his flamboyant character, and fratricidal division within his party over Brexit.
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Pippa Norris, Foreign Affairs, 31 Jan. 2020
That led the Initiative in an unpromising direction.
—Steve Denning, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
The impression that emerges from the book, by default, is that the author sees the world outside North America as a larger version of Antarctica: alien, uniform, unpromising, and harmless.
—Michael Mandelbaum, Foreign Affairs, 1 May 2010
Putting aside the disposable 2001 Tim Burton remake that got the 21st century Planet of the Apes franchise off to an unpromising start, the trilogy that followed found remarkable durability in material that dates back six decades to French author Pierre Boulle’s 1963 sci-fi novel.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 May 2024
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Pippa Norris, Foreign Affairs, 31 Jan. 2020
That led the Initiative in an unpromising direction.
—Steve Denning, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
The impression that emerges from the book, by default, is that the author sees the world outside North America as a larger version of Antarctica: alien, uniform, unpromising, and harmless.
—Michael Mandelbaum, Foreign Affairs, 1 May 2010
Putting aside the disposable 2001 Tim Burton remake that got the 21st century Planet of the Apes franchise off to an unpromising start, the trilogy that followed found remarkable durability in material that dates back six decades to French author Pierre Boulle’s 1963 sci-fi novel.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpromising
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Meanwhile, about Vice President JD Vance, 44% of Americans polled have an unfavorable opinion, 33% rated him favorably and 23% had no opinion.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2025
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Rising economic concerns in the United States, spurred by President Trump’s tariff implementation, are creating an unfavorable market environment.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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However, his critics attest that progress without values can cause irreparable damage to a culture—such as producing a product without much thought to the social or environmental impact.—
Harry Kraemer,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The damage Trump has done to NATO is probably irreparable.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2025
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State of play: Jimmer Fredette's career at BYU got off to an inauspicious start.—
Ross Terrell,
Axios,
3 Mar. 2025
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The New York Yankees' defense of their American League pennant, and their attempt to reach the World Series for a second straight season, has been off to an inauspicious start.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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When other causes of hair loss lead to scarring, such as certain types of alopecia, that's often irreversible.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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As the conversation wraps up, Lough acknowledges that while the damage already done may be irreversible, there is still a chance to shift towards a more sustainable future.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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When ingested or inhaled, these microplastics can release these chemicals into the body, potentially leading to adverse health effects.—
Sheah Rarback,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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Research shows that supplementing with 0.14 to 0.36 grams per pound of body weight for up to five years is associated with minimal adverse effects and health risks.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
13 Mar. 2025
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Did Middle Tennessee State expose Miami’s uncorrectable problems?—
Keven Lerner,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Oct. 2022
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Yes, there are some uncorrectable changes, but those changes aren’t currently causing any problems for the James Webb team.—
Joshua Hawkins,
BGR,
21 July 2022
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“Unpromising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpromising. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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