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groundbreaking

[graund-bray-king] / ˈgraʊndˌbreɪ kɪŋ /


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The concept has roots in Einstein's groundbreaking 1915 theory of general relativity, which describes gravity as the curvature of space and time.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026

“They are the ones who are going to guide us forward,” the 95-year-old told a crowd, which stood under a scorching sun for the groundbreaking.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

"The Elvis Plaintiffs' iconic collective catalog contains some of the most groundbreaking, revolutionary, influential, and enduring musical compositions in human history," the case states.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

Magazine’s annual Innovators issue, which recognizes groundbreaking talents from a range of disciplines.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026

In this groundbreaking book, the author tackled many emerging ecological concerns, such as the environmental dangers associated with radiation.

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy


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