breakthrough
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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
While we remain positive on continued growth in AI demand and are positioned accordingly, we recognize that a scientific breakthrough could cause a shift in the infrastructure necessary to deliver AI services.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
The problem is that a breakthrough has proved elusive during the tension-filled period.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 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
Your father thinks he is real close to a breakthrough on his sneaker project.
From "Holes" by Louis Sachar
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