breakthrough
Example Sentences
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The breakthrough came after Thai and Cambodian officials held several days of talks aimed at ending fresh fighting between the two countries.
From BBC
He has a breakthrough in Episode 4 in a major way, but he has this one final step to take in order to really unlock his full potential.
From Los Angeles Times
Tuesday's breakthrough deal came after nearly a fortnight of discussions between officials from both sides in Muscat, the capital of neighbouring Oman, a key mediator in the long-running conflict.
From Barron's
They were developing it while working on his breakthrough epic.
From Los Angeles Times
"This theoretical breakthrough could turn a long-standing problem into a powerful new tool for advancing quantum technologies."
From Science Daily
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