breakout

Example Sentences

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The English actress is having a blockbuster year, between reprising her breakout role and starring in Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day.’

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

After winning his first cap last weekend, 17-year-old Czech midfielder Hugo Sochurek will celebrate his 18th birthday this Sunday, while German wonderkid Lennart Karl is set to impress after his breakout season at Bayern Munich.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“Euphoria” was a breakout show for many of its young stars.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

But the handle tends to lead to a breakout to new highs, which leads to a return to the previous strong uptrend.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Many people believed she would make the team at the end of the season because she had been having a breakout year so far.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad