breakout

Example Sentences

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The 21-year-old right back has emerged as one of the U.S. national team’s breakout players at its home World Cup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

Comedian, actor and writer Zach Noe Towers is having a sparkling breakout moment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

Have breakout star in shape of Elijah Just.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

This is making this most recent breakout look more durable than other recent dollar rallies over the past year, which quickly faded.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

Lee’s final great hope for a breakout came the previous night.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly