break through

Example Sentences

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Peacock is aiming to crack the limited series categories with hit mystery “All Her Fault” starring Sarah Snook, and is also hoping ongoing series including “Ted,” “Ponies” and “The Paper” will break through.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

These are generally about other people, or being embedded in the band, and rays of light are allowed to break through, if sometimes tentatively.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The fact that he continues to struggle to break through while many far lesser talents succeed says something about both the industry and our culture at large.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

After initially trying to negotiate with the settlers, Mohammed rushed up to the grave just as they were about to break through a slab which was all that remained between them and his father's remains.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

The task facing the French and British armies was to break through German defenses, recover the lost territories of France, and liberate Belgium.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman