breakout

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Muniz and Kaczmarek were the breakout stars of the original series, featured in numerous profiles and magazine articles.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

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

In his 2012 breakout “Housemaids,” Mascaro gave cameras to seven teenagers and asked them to record how they treated their help.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 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