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up-and-coming

[uhp-uhn-kuhm-ing] / ˈʌp ənˈkʌm ɪŋ /


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"You always hear different YouTubers that are up-and-coming saying the Sidemen were the ones that they looked up to growing up," Watson says.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

They pulled most of their guests from their friend group of up-and-coming New York City comedians.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 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

Eileen Wang emerged as an up-and-coming community leader in the San Gabriel Valley several years ago.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Since 1980, the Dallas Cup has given talented and up-and-coming players the opportunity to compete against marquee teams from across the globe.

From "Booked" by Kwame Alexander




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