breakout

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The company’s breakout of data-center revenue for the first time “should help close the gap,” Jefferies analyst Blayne Curtis said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

Chabria: I’ll start us off with the obvious — let’s hope Tuesday gives us at least one breakout candidate who comes with some fire and vision.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Walking on to set after landing your big breakout role is a nerve-racking moment for any actor.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

One of the tracks Kahan released during the pandemic was “Stick Season,” which became his breakout.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Many people believed she would make the team at the end of the season because she had been having a breakout year so far.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad