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breakthrough

[breyk-throo] / ˈbreɪkˌθru /


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A breakthrough early in the investigation when Staffordshire Police recovered DNA from a burglary, helped identify those involved.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Across the country, recyclers are investing in breakthrough sorting technologies and artificial intelligence to recover and process more high-quality material for manufacturing applications.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

"It's obviously disappointing that we haven't yet seen a breakthrough in negotiations and an end to this war in Iran that is a sustainable one," Streeting told Sky News.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

Vance led roughly 21 hours of talks aimed at easing tensions involving Iran, but the discussions ended without a breakthrough.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

Enter, at last, Guido of Arezzo and his remarkable breakthrough.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall




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