breakout

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The English actress is having a blockbuster year, between reprising her breakout role and starring in Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day.’

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

After winning his first cap last weekend, 17-year-old Czech midfielder Hugo Sochurek will celebrate his 18th birthday this Sunday, while German wonderkid Lennart Karl is set to impress after his breakout season at Bayern Munich.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Last Friday’s decline filled the Jan. 9 gap and found support near the rising 200-day simple moving average, which also aligns with a prior bull-flag breakout zone that began near the very round $100 level.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

“Euphoria” was a breakout show for many of its young stars.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

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

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