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
The effort is beginning to bear fruit: the clusters of tents and shopping carts that once clogged the boulevards of Hollywood and Venice Beach are less numerous.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
O'Reilly's runs began to bear fruit as early as September.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
Nevertheless, Halley had planted a seed that would bear fruit before too long.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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