up-and-coming

Example Sentences

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Scolyer also pointed to the mentoring of up-and-coming pathologists as a source of pride in his career.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

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

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

Stith, an up-and-coming member of Durham’s black elite and a personal friend of Greenberg’s, saw himself as the best-qualified mediator.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson