Promising places? Crossword Clue

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Hint 1: Clue Definition

PROMISING (adjective)
1. likely to turn out well in the future
2. showing possibility of achievement or excellence

Hint 2: Anagram

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42. Inspired stuff

43. Pro device

44. ___ out a win

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47. "__ no one ever"

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59. Pawn

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66. Column in decimal notation

67. Central Plains people

68. Losing streak

69. Column in decimal notation

70. Cheeky

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