bear fruit
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He expressed confidence that it would continue to bear fruit so long as Iran made good on its promises and agreed to a final peace deal once the key issues have been negotiated.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
The tactic has had some success, particularly during the capture of the Ukrainian logistics hub of Pokrovsk late last year, although it can take a long time to bear fruit.
From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026
Macy’s M -0.60%decrease; red down pointing triangle raised its full-year outlook and logged higher profit and sales during the first quarter, as its turnaround strategy continued to bear fruit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
O'Reilly's runs began to bear fruit as early as September.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
It did not look strong enough to bear fruit, did not look useful at all, like most of the plants here.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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