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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The many use cases for Fortuna show promise to investors.
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Alexandra Meier, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
While oral supplements show promise, the strongest research supports high-dose intravenous (IV) vitamin C infusions for allergies.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 23 July 2025
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.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2025
Some treatments are still in early stages or show promise but need more research.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 3 July 2025
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Alexandra Meier, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
While oral supplements show promise, the strongest research supports high-dose intravenous (IV) vitamin C infusions for allergies.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 23 July 2025
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.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2025
Some treatments are still in early stages or show promise but need more research.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 3 July 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 31 Oct. 2025.
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