show (a lot of) promise
idiom
: to seem likely to be successful in the future
a young artist who shows (a lot of) promise
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Alternative therapies show promise but need more research.
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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
As the Fort Worth Independent School District faces the possibility of a state takeover, its latest state test scores show promise for a district fighting against the clock to improve its academic performance.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2025
Both of them show promise and have charm, although Thomas had yet to fully find his way into the show on opening night.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
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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
As the Fort Worth Independent School District faces the possibility of a state takeover, its latest state test scores show promise for a district fighting against the clock to improve its academic performance.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2025
Both of them show promise and have charm, although Thomas had yet to fully find his way into the show on opening night.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 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 3 Jul. 2025.
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