bear fruit
Example Sentences
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In a recent investor update, Volkswagen said this year will be the low point, with its investments starting to bear fruit in 2027, albeit not on the scale of the prepandemic golden age.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
But this research often takes many years to bear fruit, and the nonprofit was seeking ways to help get new technologies to patients sooner, she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
O'Reilly's runs began to bear fruit as early as September.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
However, this strategy has yet to bear fruit.
From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026
It did not look strong enough to bear fruit, did not look useful at all, like most of the plants here.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
