show (a lot of) promise
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: to seem likely to be successful in the future
a young artist who shows (a lot of) promise
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Additionally, animal studies show promise in mitigating Alzheimer’s symptoms and reducing amyloid in the brain.
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Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 14 Aug. 2024
Some natural blood thinners show promise, but more research is necessary on the effectiveness of many natural blood thinners.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 26 July 2024
Related: Robotic exoskeletons show promise as tool to help kids with cerebral palsy walk easier
The participants logged nearly 1000 steps per session.
—Timmy Broderick, STAT, 24 July 2024
Some drugs in clinical trials show promise for the early stages of hair loss and hair shedding, while others exhibit the potential to stimulate existing hair folicles and create new hair growth.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2024
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Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 14 Aug. 2024
Some natural blood thinners show promise, but more research is necessary on the effectiveness of many natural blood thinners.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 26 July 2024
Related: Robotic exoskeletons show promise as tool to help kids with cerebral palsy walk easier
The participants logged nearly 1000 steps per session.
—Timmy Broderick, STAT, 24 July 2024
Some drugs in clinical trials show promise for the early stages of hair loss and hair shedding, while others exhibit the potential to stimulate existing hair folicles and create new hair growth.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2024
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