promise
noun
a declaration that something will or will not be done, given, etc., by one.
has been promising
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present perfect progressiveof promise (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Analysts say the campaign has been promising thus far but note that there are still a number of unknowns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2025
This earned her the nickname "Mama Samia" - and at her rallies she has been promising to bring widespread development through better infrastructure, health and education.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2025
In the meantime, he said his research into his host star hypothesis has been promising, and he hopes to publish his findings in the near future.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2025
While China has been promising to do more to support a depressed property sector and consumer spending, even as recently as the July meeting of China’s top policymaking Politburo, it hasn’t put money to work.
From Reuters ● Aug. 24, 2023
For years Spain has been promising, and not performing.
From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 11, No. 24, March, 1873 by Various
