big break
Example Sentences
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Here’s why the Oakland-born singer-songwriter believes it’s finally time for her big break.
From Los Angeles Times
Reiner’s big break arrived in 1971, when he entered American living rooms as Michael Stivic, the liberal, longhaired foil to Archie Bunker in the popular sitcom “All in the Family.”
At their gig this summer at the Hollywood Bowl, French band Air thanked Harcourt from the stage, years after he gave them their big break in America.
From Los Angeles Times
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
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