[hold] promise
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to have the potential for future success or positive outcomes
- The new medical treatment holds promise for patients with rare diseases.
- The innovative technology holds promise for solving some of the world's most pressing environmental challenges.
- The student's early achievements in mathematics hold promise for a future career in STEM fields.
- The experimental drug holds promise as a potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease.
- The discovery of ancient artifacts in the region holds promise for uncovering new insights into human history.