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up-and-comer

British  

noun

  1. informal someone who shows promise in a particular field and appears likely to be successful

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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“Ford has a lot riding on the truck market. They’ve been king of it for years. So they don’t want the new up and comer to come and take their crown away,” she said.

From Washington Post • May 13, 2022

Over the course of some 18 months, Drake has become quite an up and comer in the genre, well on his way to mastering new and exciting ground.

From Time • Nov. 15, 2011

Am up and comer Dyson Ramones also believes in Sessions, and with the Duffman on his side along with all of Hawaii, Dyson jumped at the chance to join the team.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Kelly being the seasoned veteran and Bob looking to make his mark as the young up and comer gives us a perfect balance to produce results this year comments Johnson."

From Time Magazine Archive

While Lange was the champion, up and comer Chad Johnson won 3 of the 4 mains that weekend.�

From Time Magazine Archive

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