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promising
adjective
Likely to turn out well in the future
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ˈpɹɑmɪsɪŋ
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adjective
Likely to turn out well in the future
“Had a bright future in publishing”
adjective
Showing possibility of achievement or excellence
“A promising young man”
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Had a bright future in publishing
The scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career
A hopeful new singer on Broadway
A promising young man
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