breakthrough

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“So this is not a minor iteration. This is a major technical breakthrough,” Khosla said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Parents have described the breakthrough as "incredibly meaningful" and a starting point for better treatment and understanding of the condition.

From BBC

Schwarzenegger told the event his first visit to Belfast in 1966 was a "breakthrough" moment for him because it was the first time he was invited to speak in public.

From BBC

“Through every breakthrough, one idea has guided us — that the world is moved forward by people who think different,” wrote Tim Cook, Apple’s chief executive, in a public letter about the milestone.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite those breakthroughs, there were signs the police were slow-rolling the investigation.

From Los Angeles Times