- present progressive of promise.
Example Sentences
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The regime change is much needed and there are promising signs under acting commissioner Kyle Diamantas.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
"These results are promising for laboratory models and human brain tissue analysis, but we still have a lot of work to do before we can translate this therapy into humans," said Chen-Plotkin.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
Leading figures are promising unity and a political refresh.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
While the results are promising, the scientists emphasized that the study provides only an early indication rather than definitive proof that diet can reverse aging.
From Science Daily • May 12, 2026
They are promising you to bring so much strength into the field, while, for myself, I have no one here.
From The Romance of a Pro-Consul Being The Personal Life And Memoirs Of The Right Hon. Sir George Grey, K.C.B. by Milne, James