breakthrough
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A potential breakthrough in bringing the Iran-U.S. war to an end propelled stocks Friday, clinching a third straight week of gains for major indexes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
But authorities were unable to identify a suspect until the recent breakthrough.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
For patients waiting for the next breakthrough treatment, the answer matters.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
A breakthrough early in the investigation when Staffordshire Police recovered DNA from a burglary, helped identify those involved.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
I narrowed my eyes to let her know this was no breakthrough.
From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin
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