big break
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Their big break came with a stormy reworking of Destiny's Child's Survivor, which featured in the trailer to Alicia Vikander's Tomb Raider, external.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
He spoke with us about how he kept his acting dream a secret, his big break in a Scorsese film, and the place where he loves to unwind.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Droll and thoughtful, “Wonder Man” is Marvel’s most grounded offering yet, largely eschewing spectacle to focus on the insecurities of a guy who fears he’ll never get his big break.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
A humble, determined man, his remarkable rise is rooted in his resilience and the belief of a select few people who saw something in a down-and-out kid searching for his big break.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
This was the big break that the policeman had been waiting for.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
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