groundbreaking

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What emerged was a groundbreaking proposal for how to define the term “cure” in myeloma.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

She describes life as "very chaotic, very up and down", until the NHS approved the use of groundbreaking new drug Trikafta, also known as Kaftrio, in 2020.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

A groundbreaking comedy for its time, it paved the way for other sketch comedy that followed using the same formula, more or less, such as “The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour” and “Saturday Night Live.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Florals for spring can be groundbreaking, especially when they’re created with none other than Rihanna as their muse.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

He wondered if he would be introduced personally to Kimberly Lou Dixon when she came to Coconut Cove to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the new pancake house.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen