breakout

Example Sentences

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Chabria: I’ll start us off with the obvious — let’s hope Tuesday gives us at least one breakout candidate who comes with some fire and vision.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

We know that the longer the base, the more likely a breakout is to succeed.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Walking on to set after landing your big breakout role is a nerve-racking moment for any actor.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The stock’s recent breakout is partly driven by speculation of potential hyperscale partnerships.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 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