breakout

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The English actress is having a blockbuster year, between reprising her breakout role and starring in Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day.’

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

That appearance, along with his own social media skills and his supporters’ production of slick AI videos, helped him become a breakout political star.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

After winning his first cap last weekend, 17-year-old Czech midfielder Hugo Sochurek will celebrate his 18th birthday this Sunday, while German wonderkid Lennart Karl is set to impress after his breakout season at Bayern Munich.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Microsoft’s stock breakout comes as the software sector heads toward its best stretch in decades.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Lee’s final great hope for a breakout came the previous night.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly