Example Sentences

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The results so far have been promising, Mr Truppo, who is based in Boston, US, adds.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2024

Michael Harrison, a fetal surgeon at the University of California, San Francisco, sometimes called the ‘father of fetal surgery,’ says the data he has seen so far have been promising.

From Scientific American • Sep. 18, 2023

Through that lens, there have been promising signs for each player.

From Washington Times • Jul. 9, 2023

The early returns have been promising, highlighted by one earned run in three Cactus League games and, more importantly, only one walk and nine strikeouts in six innings.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2023

But I would not care for the boots half so much; and, if you will just only bring me the moccasins I won't say one word about anything else you have been promising me.

From The Red Moccasins A Story by Heady, Morrison