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[dey-byoo, dih-, dey-byoo, deb-yoo] / deɪˈbju, dɪ-, ˈdeɪ bju, ˈdɛb ju /


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In 2004, she returned to her debut theatre role in Blithe Spirit aged 63 when the play was revived at the West End's Savoy Theatre.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

One of the most illuminating portions of the book deals with the backdrop to Anderson’s 1955 Metropolitan Opera debut, as Ulrica in Verdi’s “A Masked Ball.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

In the debut episode of “The De Los Podcast,” actor-singer Leslie Grace discussed her new album, “Amor, ¿Quién Eres?” and spoke candidly about past films “In the Heights” and “Batgirl.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 18, 2026

Fund launches in the space have also picked up; so far, 25 new autocallable ETFs have made their debut in 2026 through Sept. 10, compared with six in all of 2025.

From MarketWatch Sep. 18, 2026

NASA’s first orbital mission, and the debut of the all-important tracking and communications network, shimmered in the near distance like a heat mirage.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

Sheindlin will also produce her son’s syndicated court TV show, “Adam’s Law,” which debuts Monday.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 12, 2026

"Union Town," which debuts Wednesday at the festival, is the third in a trilogy about worker struggles by the Oscar-winning US director, following 1976's "Harlan County U.S.A." and 1990's "American Dream."

From Barron's Sep. 9, 2026

Newcastle United's young signings did not look fazed when they faced Liverpool on their Premier League debuts at the weekend.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

Other companies could opt to hold their debuts until next year.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

"Tonight was one of the strongest debuts I think we've had since my maman was still alive."

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

Slow down your shopping habits: Shein debuted on the Hong Kong stock market earlier this month—and it flopped.

From Slate Sep. 16, 2026

US composer Sondheim and playwright James Lapine created the original musical, which debuted on Broadway in 1984.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

"Runner," an action comedy led by Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson, debuted in fourth place, with the heroes fighting a cartel to get a sick young girl a lifesaving organ transplant.

From Barron's Sep. 13, 2026

Released in 2025, it debuted at No. 1 on Netflix’s global top 10 and earned five Emmy nominations, including a surprise lead actress nod for Fahy.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

These images were now rapidly available thanks to wirephoto services, which had debuted in Life in the month that Pollard, Howard, and Smith formed their partnership.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

New York Fashion Week gets into full swing on Thursday, with Henry Zankov debuting his first collection as artistic director at Diane von Furstenberg.

From Barron's Sep. 10, 2026

This year, the eco-tour company Natural Habitat Adventures is debuting the archipelago’s first-ever electric panga, a maneuverable skiff ideal for exploring the coast.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

The tattoo even has a crown on it, strengthening her belief that she’s right where she’s supposed to be, debuting for the new Women’s Pro Baseball League’s Los Angeles Queens.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 2, 2026

Diomande said his dream of debuting against Madrid at the age of 18 was suddenly followed by a nightmare.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

At Yankee Stadium, in the Bronx, players were debuting numbered uniforms: Lou Gehrig wore No. 4; Babe Ruth, about to hit his five hundredth home run, wore No. 3.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand




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