hold/have promise
idiom
: to seem likely to be effective or successful in the future
The new drug holds/has promise.
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Agreements on carbon market mechanisms under Article 6 hold promise for more structured and transparent international cooperation.
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Nils Rokke, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
What Might Perplexity’s Election Tracker Mean For The Future
Dr. Banafa believes that Perplexity’s unique model may hold promise for the future.
—Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
One study found that hair thickness increases with standard scalp massage.22
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While research is limited, some essential oils hold promise for hair growth and other hair and scalp conditions.
—Kathi Valeii, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
But such groups, Smith said, hold promise, especially following the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2024
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Nils Rokke, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
What Might Perplexity’s Election Tracker Mean For The Future
Dr. Banafa believes that Perplexity’s unique model may hold promise for the future.
—Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
One study found that hair thickness increases with standard scalp massage.22
Summary
While research is limited, some essential oils hold promise for hair growth and other hair and scalp conditions.
—Kathi Valeii, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
But such groups, Smith said, hold promise, especially following the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2024
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“Hold/have promise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hold%2Fhave%20promise. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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