big break
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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
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
King Charles first met Sir David in the 1958 as a nine-year-old, when he visited the set of BBC children's programme Zoo Quest - which gave Sir David his big break as a TV presenter.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
This has squeezed shorts and prompted short covering that has driven up the stock price until the big break Wednesday.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
This was not the big break in information I was hoping for.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
