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breakthrough

[breyk-throo] / ˈbreɪkˌθru /


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The apparent breakthrough couldn’t have come at a better time.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

Her breakthrough role came in 2001 when she was cast as Dawn, the sympathetic and witty receptionist in Gervais and Stephen Merchant's Bafta-winning office-based sitcom.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Sovaldi was a truly amazing breakthrough, and we want the biotech and pharmacy industry to continue its impressive track record of pursuing innovative new therapeutics.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

Europe’s air-conditioning and wildfire puzzle may be a breakthrough moment.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

Allied generals still dreamed of achieving a dramatic breakthrough, but every attempt to breach the German defenses was frustrated and repulsed.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman

Over the past decade, that balancing act has produced life-changing medical breakthroughs, but also historically high healthcare costs.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

“Demis chose to step into a new role at Google and is focusing his efforts more strategically on scientific breakthroughs and shaping the future of AGI,” the spokesperson said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Potential scientific breakthroughs could be stymied: in medicine, agriculture and even climate change adaptation.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

For scientists like Cohen, these molecules are an exciting area of research that could reap significant health breakthroughs.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

Especially in the experience of Japanese archaeologists, China is regarded as the source of cultural breakthroughs in East Asia, such as agriculture, writing, metallurgy, and everything else of significance.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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