show (a lot of) promise

phrase

: to seem likely to be successful in the future

a young artist who shows (a lot of) promise

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The Winner For Sleep While magnesium glycinate supplements show promise for improving sleep, experts say there’s stronger scientific support for glycine as an effective sleep aid. — Sarah Garone, Health, 6 Feb. 2026

While both show promise, glycine has stronger scientific backing for improving sleep quality. — Sarah Garone, Health, 6 Feb. 2026

Nike’s running comeback continues to show promise, with the Vomero franchise the most searched of December. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026

Instead, the party needs to support the newcomers who show promise to lead. — Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 6 Oct. 2025