full of promise

phrase

: indicating future success
Her early novels were full of promise.

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This most unusual Miami Dolphins season in memory — one full of promise and dread — kicks off Sunday at the Las Vegas Raiders as the NFL commemorates the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026 For the first time in a decade, the Chiefs aren’t coming off a playoff year, but the season is full of promise, if not a clean bill of health. Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026 Ivory Coast international Jean-Philippe Gbamin was full of promise but blighted by injuries, making just eight appearances across a four-year stint at Goodison Park before leaving on a free. Mark Carey, New York Times, 31 July 2026 This time of year is always full of promise, with so many movies featuring A-list stars and new discoveries still unseen. Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for full of promise

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“Full of promise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full%20of%20promise. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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