Up-and-coming


[uhp-uh n-kuhm-ing] /ˈʌp ənˈkʌm ɪŋ/
adjective
1.
likely to succeed; bright and industrious:
an up-and-coming young executive.
up-and-coming
adjective
1.
promising continued or future success; enterprising
up against the wall

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