breakout

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The pattern ultimately resolved higher with a breakout above the very round $200 pivot.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Following a breakout season at Cincinnati last year, the 22-year-old Sorsby was one of the most coveted players available in the transfer portal this winter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

A breakout above the $16 trigger on February 21 sparked a sharp rally, which ultimately stalled after a bearish island reversal on April 14, accompanied by a 4% gap lower.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

But he showed signs of a potential breakout, as he hit a home run and two line-drive singles in consecutive at-bats.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 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