How to Use show (a lot of) promise in a Sentence

show (a lot of) promise

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  • There is some visual panache here, and scenes that show promise.
    Noel Murray, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2023
  • Fields continues to show promise as well as having room to grow.
    Mark Heim | [email protected], al, 24 Oct. 2021
  • And mind-body forms of movement like yoga, qigong, and Tai chi also show promise.
    Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Hubert says cold hardy satsumas, mandarins and kumquats show promise, as do hardy lemons, limes and grapefruits.
    oregonlive, 13 Jan. 2022
  • In the holy grail for body-conscious men, the results of two small German studies show promise.
    Marisa Cohen, Good Housekeeping, 30 Nov. 2022
  • 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
  • His mid-range shooting was spotty, and his moves around the basket were only starting to show promise by the end of the season.
    Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2023
  • The lessons show promise not just in this section of New York City, but for the rest of the country as well.
    Faiza Jamil, The Conversation, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Other supplements, such as magnesium and zinc, show promise but need more research.
    Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 11 Sep. 2024
  • Competition for this grant is fierce, and the money is awarded to projects that show promise to improve public health.
    Alex Anteau, ajc, 1 Dec. 2022
  • And, the company holds pitch forums five times a year to connect these investors with fledgling entrepreneurs who show promise.
    The Week Staff, The Week, 26 Feb. 2018
  • One question is why lecanemab seems to show promise when other therapies targeted at amyloid have failed to help patients.
    Byscience News Staff, science.org, 6 Oct. 2022
  • Collaborating with someone who has something to contribute will show promise in more ways than one.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 31 May 2024
  • Some show promise of gaining nicely in a fraught time, as 2023 is shaping up to be, even if others suffer.
    Larry Light, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2023
  • In Palm Beach County, initiatives to help young people show promise.
    Sylvia Gurinsky, Sun Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2023
  • So, while the tape might show promise for Mustapha, the prospect might have an even better outlook after honing his skills with Villani.
    Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2024
  • Elijah Saunders and Miles Byrd show promise and could gain wings as experience grows.
    Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2024
  • For the businesses that show promise, the company will invest strategically in them.
    Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Spending numbers continue to rebound this year and show promise for recovery in the industry.
    Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2023
  • Support will also be on hand for students from underprivileged backgrounds who show promise but don’t have funding for their thesis films.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Oct. 2022
  • Or some fans might be willing to forgive if the rebuilding Reds make the playoffs ahead of schedule and show promise of a return to the postseason.
    Jason Williams, The Enquirer, 2 Mar. 2023
  • In Wednesday’s 5-2 win over the Texas Rangers, Kurtz continued to show promise.
    Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • However, studies show promise for the treatment of melasma with topical ingredients that are (bonus) easy to find.
    Deanna Pai, Glamour, 19 Feb. 2025
  • Synthesizing information from a diverse array of sources is hard, and prediction markets show a lot of promise at that task.
    Dylan Matthews, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
  • Jyaire Brown and Ryan Turner show promise as 2022 early enrollees.
    Stephen Means, cleveland, 17 Apr. 2022
  • Studies on the anti-aging benefits of these creams show promise, but experts said more research is needed and warned of potential side effects.
    Sarah Garone, Health, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Though the science on cold plunging’s effects is mixed, some studies show promise in its ability to help fight inflammation, anxiety, and even stress.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Beyond Harris and Newsom are a slew of governors who show promise but have not yet broken out on the national stage, such as Govs.
    Haisten Willis, Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2024
  • Still, the Alzheimer’s Association expressed hope last week for those living with the disease as advancements like lecanemab begin to show promise.
    Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2022
  • However, both young teams show promise and will square off in a battle between a playoff veteran and a team making the postseason for the first time since 2016.
    Dallas News, 8 Nov. 2022

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