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He portrayed the Federation officer through the entirety of “The Next Generation’s” seven-season run, in four feature films and, after a 20-year break, for three seasons of “Star Trek: Picard.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
It’s a tough break for you and your siblings, if you have any.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
Jaguar's new electric car represents "make or break" for the brand, an industry expert has said.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
The Briton broke early in the second set and held on to force a decider, but her first double fault of the match handed Bouzkova a break for a 4-2 lead.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
The play is a big break for him, but it doesn’t feel the same without him around.
From "The Fourteenth Goldfish" by Jennifer L. Holm
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