promise
noun
a declaration that something will or will not be done, given, etc., by one.
are promising
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present progressiveof promise.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Although the findings are promising, the researchers emphasize that the study was relatively small and observational.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 25, 2026
Based on the most recently available state test data for the spring 2025 testing period, the results at the school are promising.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Takeda is testing orexin-targeting drugs in other conditions, including sleep apnea, chronic daytime sleepiness and in sleep-deprived healthy volunteers, and early results are promising.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
"I'd say the early signs are promising for Burnham," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
These, too, are very good growers, have fine large leaves and are promising.
