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breakthrough

noun as in advance, progress

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A breakthrough moment came when officers reviewed camera footage from 4 August, showing Michael Ives carrying his grandson by one arm across the garden.

From BBC

Researchers have made a breakthrough in the development of new vaccine to prevent a deadly virus that affects young elephants.

From BBC

The Australian head coach believes his team remain close to a breakthrough.

From BBC

The group hopes their finding is a breakthrough into Cheryl Grimmer's case and have reported the location to New South Wales Police, who are now on the scene.

From BBC

A fine all-round bowling performance followed, led by Sharma as she got the key breakthrough by bowling Athapaththu, and they were rarely under pressure once she fell.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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