breakthrough
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These breakthrough medications converted HIV from a death sentence into a manageable chronic illness, saving millions of lives.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
Her breakthrough came in 2023 when she had the likes of More Than Looks, Vahva and She Feels Pretty.
From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026
Rugby success spawning mainstream breakthrough names has been patchy.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
It’s the kind of cultural and commercial breakthrough that we haven’t seen since the iPhone—and it happened largely without him.
From Slate • Apr. 30, 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
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