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an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill
Alexander Fleming's discovery of penicillin was one of medicine's great breakthroughs, for penicillin became the first antibiotic to successfully combat bacterial infections in humans
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Recent Examples of breakthrough
Your words can lead to a relational breakthrough during the Capricorn moon.
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USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
New study suggests possible breakthrough in treating autism Fox News contributor Dr. Marc Siegel unpacks a report suggesting a drug used primarily for seizures and behavioral issues could help treat autism.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 22 Feb. 2025
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After a breakthrough comes a breakdown!
—USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
The leaders are seeking a breakthrough after two peace processes in Luanda and Nairobi stalled as tensions escalated.
—Reuters, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025
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USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
New study suggests possible breakthrough in treating autism Fox News contributor Dr. Marc Siegel unpacks a report suggesting a drug used primarily for seizures and behavioral issues could help treat autism.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 22 Feb. 2025
Read the full Pisces Daily Horoscope Aries (March 21 - April 19)
After a breakthrough comes a breakdown!
—USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
The leaders are seeking a breakthrough after two peace processes in Luanda and Nairobi stalled as tensions escalated.
—Reuters, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakthrough
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The only regions with possible small improvements in drought conditions are along the Great Lakes and the interior New England area.—
Nikki Nolan,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2025
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And with a half-billion-dollar investment in the neighborhood already flowing in, Sanchez says his landlord doesn’t seem keen on him as a tenant anymore, despite the improvements Sanchez has made to the property: new windows, security fences, a heating system.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2025
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Faculty members and mentors will have to learn how to replace studying the wide range of management literature with assigning deep dives on leadership tools that have been proven useful as a new way of teaching critical success skills in advance.—
John Rau,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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That creates a problem for the industry, which has to plan at least two years in advance given production timelines.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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Many opted to keep some level of the digital advancements and customer care options that were created during the pandemic.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Breakthrough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakthrough. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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