breaking new ground
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The Russian operatives in Africa were breaking new ground by moving into Angola, it is claimed.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
Instead of breaking new ground, many of the changes represent expansions of existing protections, such as family leave and enforcement of workplace anti-discrimination laws.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2025
And Reijn, who most recently directed the 2022 satirical horror-comedy “Bodies Bodies Bodies,” understands that she’s not breaking new ground by simply reminding us of the dissonance between image and reality.
From Salon • Dec. 23, 2024
Co-author Dr David Saxey, from the John de Laeter Centre at Curtin said the research is breaking new ground in how we understand the universe, pushing the boundaries of both analytical techniques and astrophysical models.
From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2024
He liked complex problems, and he liked breaking new ground.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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