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breakout

[brayk-aut] / ˈbreɪkˌaʊt /


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"That need for a breakout consumer hit, and if you don't get it, it kills your studio," he says.

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026

The rally the took the SOX from the breakout to the “overhead supply” zone was rapid enough to see relatively low levels of activity — at least not enough to leave a lasting memory.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2026

Planned as a two-part spectacle, the creators believe it heralds a breakout moment globally for India's film industry, which has yet to win an Oscar in the coveted film categories.

From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026

Apple bought exclusive rights to the tiny hard drive, which became the heart of the iPod, the company’s breakout hit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

They'd used my school photo from last year, when I'd had the worst acne breakout imaginable.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

Pimples and acne are an uncomfortable hallmark of teenage years, but adults can have breakouts too.

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

Dine in the historic Great Hall, participate in timely expert-led breakouts and connect with global decision makers in one of the world’s most iconic academic settings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 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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