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promising

[prom-uh-sing] / ˈprɒm ə sɪŋ /


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Although the results are promising, additional testing will be needed to determine whether the technology can operate effectively on an industrial scale while maintaining its high carbon capture capacity.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

Infantino was elected to the top job by promising to tap in to FIFA’s vast cash reserves to spread millions of dollars in development money to soccer associations around worldwide.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The Business Secretary said the government was prepared to make bigger investments of taxpayer money in promising companies and create a cross-government concierge service to help companies get the skills, finance and support they need.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

But so far, they’re promising things that they not only can’t deliver, but also can’t articulate.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Akira rooted around in Nova’s desk for a pen and paper and quickly scribbled a note to Nova, apologizing for raiding her house and promising to pay her back for everything.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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