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breakout

[brayk-aut] / ˈbreɪkˌaʊt /


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We've taken a look at the breakout stars of the series and what might lie ahead for them.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

One of his earliest breakout roles was in 1970's Two Gentlemen of Verona, which also featured his rescue dog, Blackie, playing the role of the dog Crab.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

So you can still enjoy live music, and maybe discover your new favorite artist or the next breakout star, without ending up hundreds of dollars in the hole.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026

The 26-year-old singer has a breakout debut in ‘Cherry Valley.’

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

Less than two years later, Fudge had erupted out of the fire yet again, this time with the news that there had been a mass breakout from Azkaban.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

For more frequent breakouts, they might prescribe higher-strength regimens such as antibiotics or medicines with tretinoin.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

Apple and Amazon remain in bullish chart patterns, with potential breakouts pointing toward $390 and $320, respectively.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

"We know that a lack of sleep increases cortisol levels, which is a stress hormone that can lead to acne breakouts."

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

“I’ve found that it really helps brighten the skin, even the skin tone, prevents breakouts and also just helps with smell,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

When kids did stage desperate, pathetic breakouts, it had been in small groups of Reds, Oranges, and Yellows.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken


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