big break

Example Sentences

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But it is not that easy when you're chasing O'Sullivan who, according to Virgo, has more "natural ability" than any current sportsman and which he remembers witnessing in the then 16-year-old's first appearance on popular gameshow Big Break in 1992.

From BBC

Ingham highlighted the camaraderie between staff - several of whom had gained their big break in the radio industry at Piccadilly.

From BBC

“Everybody Loves Raymond” was my big break.

From The Wall Street Journal

A big break from Alex Coles set up a platform from which Ojomoh popped up for Henry Slade to stroll in under the posts.

From BBC

Ermotti started his career as a teenage apprentice at the family-owned Corner Bank before working in the securities department and making his big break at Merrill Lynch in 1987, starting a Swiss capital markets operation from scratch.

From Reuters