show (a lot of) promise
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: to seem likely to be successful in the future
a young artist who shows (a lot of) promise
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The tribe reported a 38 percent decrease in suicide deaths and a 53 percent reduction in attempts over 12 years.
O’Keefe believes the Firekeeper Alliance’s efforts show promise in its community.
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Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2025
While probiotics show promise in managing asthma, more research is needed to determine which strains are most effective.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025
Alternative therapies show promise but need more research.
—Laura Young, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
Players that show promise during their first season can often tail off towards the end of the campaign.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025
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Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2025
While probiotics show promise in managing asthma, more research is needed to determine which strains are most effective.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025
Alternative therapies show promise but need more research.
—Laura Young, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
Players that show promise during their first season can often tail off towards the end of the campaign.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Show (a lot of) promise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/show%20%28a%20lot%20of%29%20promise. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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