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
Target TGT 3.11%increase; green up pointing triangle reported its strongest quarterly sales gain in years Wednesday, the first sign that new strategies to attract shoppers are starting to bear fruit.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
O'Reilly's runs began to bear fruit as early as September.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
Never would she let the earth bear fruit until she had seen her daughter.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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