breakout

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At just 21 years old, she arrives at the All England Club as the 29th seed, marking the first time she has been seeded at a Grand Slam after a breakout grass-court season.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

BBC Newsbeat caught up with breakout stars Kleine Powell and Megan McElaney to find out what the increased attention has meant for them.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

When cheerleader Reece Weaver showed up on Netflix’s “America’s Sweethearts” with her babydoll voice and swivel-hipped moves, she became a breakout star.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

Given the strength and momentum behind the move, the breakout appears more likely to hold.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

“Never been a breakout from Azkaban before, ’as there, Ern?

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling