big break

Example Sentences

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Alsanawi says he got his big break working at Chelsea, where he cut players' hair for three years.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Helen’s on her way to Los Angeles, looking for her big break after years of stage acting and a handful of film roles as a background extra.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Can he succeed as her director, especially when her big break packs this much pressure?

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Her big break came while nine months pregnant on “Shark Tank,” landing an investment from Rohan Oza, who helped overhaul her apple-cider-vinegar beverage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

The play is a big break for him, but it doesn’t feel the same without him around.

From "The Fourteenth Goldfish" by Jennifer L. Holm