big break
Example Sentences
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Helen’s on her way to Los Angeles, looking for her big break after years of stage acting and a handful of film roles as a background extra.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
Can he succeed as her director, especially when her big break packs this much pressure?
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Her big break came while nine months pregnant on “Shark Tank,” landing an investment from Rohan Oza, who helped overhaul her apple-cider-vinegar beverage.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
This has squeezed shorts and prompted short covering that has driven up the stock price until the big break Wednesday.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
This was the big break that the policeman had been waiting for.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
