breakout

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Some of those shows received mixed reviews, though “The Mandalorian” and “Rogue One” spin-off “Andor” were breakout hits, praised by critics and largely revered by fans.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

And he has led winger Cole Caufield, Montreal’s shortest player at 5-foot-8, from the fringes of the roster to a breakout 2025-26 season.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The song became a breakout single for the duo and peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard U.S. dance club songs chart, with The Times calling “It Takes Two” “the rage of the rap underground.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

“While owning Nvidia earnings volatility has generally been a losing trade of late, we remind investors of the recent signs of a potential breakout, including an uptick in call buying,” Jacobson added.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

They'd used my school photo from last year, when I'd had the worst acne breakout imaginable.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda