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breakthrough

[breyk-throo] / ˈbreɪkˌθru /


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“Here’s a note of caution: Multiple times in the past two months, a breakthrough seemed imminent but the two sides didn’t cross the finish line,” said Pavel Molchanov, investment-strategy analyst at Raymond James.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

What is an example of a possible breakthrough?

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

"Rooted in a strategic vision to develop precision therapeutics, this breakthrough brings real hope to many patients and stands as a strong example of the impact of the translational research conducted at the IRCM."

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Adam Schoenfeld, a thoracic oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering, says that if the results hold up outside of China, it could be a genuine breakthrough.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

As it turned out, my breakdown had become a breakthrough for my family.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana




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