to seem likely to develop into something
похоже, что это будет развиваться в нечто (pokhozhe, chto eto budet razvivat'sya v necho)
"The new policy is shaping up to be a major change in the industry."
"Новая политика, похоже, становится большим изменением в отрасли." (Novaya politika, pokhozhe, **stanovitsya** bol'shim izmeneniyem v otrasli)
to smile slightly, especially when trying not to
to happen or take place
to make yourself feel happier
to thank someone genuinely and wholeheartedly
to continue progressing despite difficulties
to criticize or challenge someone publicly