breakthrough
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The apparent breakthrough couldn’t have come at a better time.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
Sovaldi was a truly amazing breakthrough, and we want the biotech and pharmacy industry to continue its impressive track record of pursuing innovative new therapeutics.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
Europe’s air-conditioning and wildfire puzzle may be a breakthrough moment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
This was widely viewed as a major potential breakthrough in the conflict.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
By Thursday, James had made a breakthrough with Maddie’s cipher and was back in high spirits.
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
Over the past decade, that balancing act has produced life-changing medical breakthroughs, but also historically high healthcare costs.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
Unlike many players who reach elite clubs through prestigious academies or early top-flight breakthroughs, Chavarria had to take the longer route.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
For scientists like Cohen, these molecules are an exciting area of research that could reap significant health breakthroughs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Alpöge’s discovery is the latest in a string of high-profile mathematical breakthroughs made by large language models.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026
Then I remember the lobby of the Department of Magical Science is constantly changing to reflect current breakthroughs in the field.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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