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 second option would rely on commercial launch and landing capabilities that aren't yet fully developed, but show promise.
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Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 7 Jan. 2025
And for individuals seeking extra protection, personal deterrent devices show promise with the wearable gadgets (that emit electrical pulses) reducing shark bites by up to 60 percent, according to past research.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Liver health Both medications show promise in addressing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) by reducing liver fat and improving metabolic markers.
—Kailey Asetov, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
Ausar Thompson, Ron Holland II show promise At 6-6 with a 7-foot wingspan and listed at 215 pounds, how good Ausar Thompson can be is up to him.
—Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 7 Jan. 2025
And for individuals seeking extra protection, personal deterrent devices show promise with the wearable gadgets (that emit electrical pulses) reducing shark bites by up to 60 percent, according to past research.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Liver health Both medications show promise in addressing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) by reducing liver fat and improving metabolic markers.
—Kailey Asetov, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
Ausar Thompson, Ron Holland II show promise At 6-6 with a 7-foot wingspan and listed at 215 pounds, how good Ausar Thompson can be is up to him.
—Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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