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breakthrough

[breyk-throo] / ˈbreɪkˌθru /


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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