breakout

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Some of those shows received mixed reviews, though “The Mandalorian” and “Rogue One” spin-off “Andor” were breakout hits, praised by critics and largely revered by fans.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Meanwhile, 1Q was a breakout period for agentic AI, with many companies moving from experimental pilot programs to full-scale enterprise deployment, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Adam Brody, “Nobody Wants This” “Another nomination is coming for one, if not both, of the ‘Only Murders in the Building’ guys, but I think ‘Shrinking’s’ breakout season puts Jason Segel a bit above them.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

That move also successfully retested the prior breakout level above the double-bottom pivot at $78.59, which was originally cleared on Feb. 4.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Less than two years later, Fudge had erupted out of the fire yet again, this time with the news that there had been a mass breakout from Azkaban.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling