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promising

[prom-uh-sing] / ˈprɒm ə sɪŋ /


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Chow said the partnership is off to a promising start.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Leading figures are promising unity and a political refresh.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The findings suggest that targeting vitamin B2 metabolism could become a promising new approach for future cancer therapies based on ferroptosis.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

While the results were promising, the study didn’t technically meet its main goal.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Some of the résumés look promising, so it shouldn’t be long before Dad hires someone, which will free me up to get back to my regular things, including finishing his boat.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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