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groundbreaking

[graund-bray-king] / ˈgraʊndˌbreɪ kɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
pioneering
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The chemistry prize follows the physics prize, which on Tuesday honoured Belgian physicist Francis Halzen for groundbreaking work using Antarctic ice to capture particles originating in the distant cosmos.

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

A new documentary is reviving the stirring if maddening voyage of the “Mighty Mary,” a groundbreaking America’s Cup crew undermined by one of the most baffling backroom deals in sports history.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

"There is much to do, but we are on our way to groundbreaking science."

From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026

Amelia Walker from Christie's said the sale prices reflected Marr's "groundbreaking and unparalleled musical influence".

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

The plan was to get the site cleared before bringing in the VIPs and the media for the official gala groundbreaking ceremony.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen


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