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is promising

  • present progressive of promise (3rd person singular).

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SpaceX’s Starlink Mobile is promising a similar service to AST SpaceMobile by the end of next year.

From Barron's Jun. 17, 2026

The approach is promising, but funding to expand it is uncertain.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 4, 2026

While the idea is promising, it has not yet been tested experimentally.

From Science Daily Apr. 10, 2026

"Investing should be for the longer term and any scheme that is promising lofty returns should be really scrutinised and analysed," she said.

From BBC Mar. 30, 2026

Compared to the Norte Chico, the area is promising.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann