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is a promising vs a promising

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Is a promising' is used when describing a specific subject or situation that shows potential, while 'a promising' is used as an adjective before a noun to indicate potential or likelihood.

Last updated: March 20, 2024

is a promising

This phrase is correct when used to describe a specific subject or situation that shows potential.

This phrase is used to highlight the potential or likelihood of a particular subject or situation. It is followed by a noun or noun phrase.

Examples:

The new project is a promising opportunity for growth.
She is a promising young talent in the music industry.
The results of the experiment are a promising sign for future research.

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Jan 5, 2016 ... Inside the hepatitis C virus is a promising antiviral. Cell Press. Share. Print E- ... Inside the hepatitis C virus is a promising antiviral. Cell Press.
Inside the hepatitis C virus is a promising antiviral. Date: January 5, 2016; Source : Cell Press; Summary: A peptide derived from the hepatitis C virus (HCV) kills ...
Feb 4, 2016 ... Designer Protein Is A Promising Antiflu Agent. Drug Development: Protein both prevents mice from getting flu and works better than approved ...
Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 2013;14(5):2915-8. 3-Deazaneplanocin A is a promising therapeutic agent for ovarian cancer cells. Shen L(1), Cui J, Pang YX, Ma YH, ...

Alternatives:

appears to be promising
shows promise
seems promising
has potential
looks promising

a promising

This phrase is correct when used as an adjective before a noun to indicate potential or likelihood.

This phrase is used before a noun to describe something that shows potential or is likely to be successful.

Examples:

She has a promising future ahead of her.
The company made a promising start in the market.
It was a promising beginning to their relationship.

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2. promising - full or promise; "had a bright future in publishing"; "the scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career"; "a hopeful new singer on ...
giving favorable promise; likely to turn out well: a promising young man; a promising situation. Origin of promising. Expand. 1505-1515. 1505-15; promise + -ing ...
You told me yourself about his imprisonment, and there I was with what seemed now a hopeful case getting into a promising shape. “No,” said Delecresse, with ...
... in your school or organization. Learn More. 1440 Blake St, Suite 200, Denver CO, 80202-1474. Staff · About. © A Promising Future • Contact Us • Legal/Privacy .

Alternatives:

a potentially successful
a likely
a hopeful
a favorable
a propitious

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