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groundbreaking

[ground-brey-king] / ˈgraʊndˌbreɪ kɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
pioneering
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What emerged was a groundbreaking proposal for how to define the term “cure” in myeloma.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

It typically takes three years from groundbreaking to production at other semiconductor facilities.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

She describes life as "very chaotic, very up and down", until the NHS approved the use of groundbreaking new drug Trikafta, also known as Kaftrio, in 2020.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

The Museum of Contemporary Art has acquired Kara Walker’s sculpture “Unmanned Drone,” a cornerstone of the museum’s groundbreaking “Monuments” exhibition.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

He had no desire to hang around for the groundbreaking nonsense.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen