breakout

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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

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

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

One blemish on the chart was the failed breakout above the $133.47 cup-with-handle pivot on May 19.

From Barron's • 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