breakout

Example Sentences

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There was a breakout in the first season of The Hundred in 2021, before England debuts the following year, and three World Cups and two Ashes series since.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The Charlotte Hornets’ sniper is the breakout star of his draft class.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

AC/DC, Jack White and Drake headlined, the latter bringing out Madonna for a smooch, but Florence + The Machine was one of the breakout performances from the year, literally.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

A double bottom breakout occurred above a $40.98 pivot from Feb. 27, 2026, which saw the stock jump 6% on firm volume.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 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