breakout
Example Sentences
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Those familiar with Van Der Beek’s breakout role on the millennial teen drama know that Spielberg is Dawson Leery’s favorite director.
From Los Angeles Times
A failed breakout of that nature, especially one that unravels quickly, would be a meaningful bearish signal.
From Barron's
From a technical perspective, Stockton said she would want to see the S&P 500 book back-to-back daily closes above 7,000 to confirm a “minor breakout” for the index.
From MarketWatch
If he unveils demand numbers to support that thesis, the market’s likely to get the breakout it’s been waiting for.
From Barron's
The movie, written and directed by Harry Lighton, was a breakout hit at the Cannes Film Festival last May and earned three Bafta nominations.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
