groundbreaking

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The fund, with an expense ratio of 0.09%, was widely considered groundbreaking as the first popular ETF when it hit the market in 1993.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

What emerged was a groundbreaking proposal for how to define the term “cure” in myeloma.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

The book’s sweet spot is probably the 2007 introduction of the iPhone, the groundbreaking smartphone that remains the core of Apple’s business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Florals for spring can be groundbreaking, especially when they’re created with none other than Rihanna as their muse.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

“So your mission, basically, is to make sure there’s no more surprises between now and the Mother Paula’s groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday.”

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen