breakout

Example Sentences

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What excites many here is the breakout above the double bottom pivot of $51.38 this month so far.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

There was a breakout in the first season of The Hundred in 2021, before England debuts the following year, and three World Cups and two Ashes series since.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The Charlotte Hornets’ sniper is the breakout star of his draft class.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

AC/DC, Jack White and Drake headlined, the latter bringing out Madonna for a smooch, but Florence + The Machine was one of the breakout performances from the year, literally.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

It was Elizebeth who engineered their final breakout.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield