promising lead

collocation in English

meaningsofpromisingandlead

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promising
adjective
uk
/ˈprɒm.ɪ.sɪŋ/us
/ˈprɑː.mɪ.sɪŋ/
Something that is promising shows signs that it is going to be successful ...
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lead
noun
uk
/liːd/us
/liːd/
a winning position during a race or other situation where people ...
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(Definition ofpromisingandleadfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Is the comparative lack of research into the causes of the disease due to lack of finance or to the lack of apromisinglead?
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At this juncture, the research has yielded some promising leads on neurodevelopmental processes that subserve behavioral changes in adolescence.
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This is an ongoing effort, and there are still some promising leads that may pay off in the future.
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As regards the first part of his question, the amount of activity on research must depend upon the availability of suitable manpower and promising leads.
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The funds would be there if the promising leads and the available personnel were to come forward.
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All medical research, and indeed all scientific research generally, depends for its progress ultimately on the existence of promising leads and the availability of suitable personnel.
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There is no use in asking to spend more money on research into cancer unless you have a certain number of promising leads which it is desirable to pursue.
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Progress in this research is, unfortunately, slow, but the problem is being attacked along several lines, and every effort will be made to follow up promising leads.
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Despite intensive research and many promising leads, an explanation has so far eluded scientists.
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These two traits led her to pursue promising leads that other cavers were unwilling or unable to attempt.
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Archie follows two promising leads that end in humiliation.
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