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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
Sensing a breakthrough was close, Arkani-Hamed recruited Salvatori and Hadleigh Frost at the University of Oxford, young physicists who had been independently advancing the understanding of the associahedron’s strange shapes, along with the mathematicians Pierre-Guy Plamondon and Hugh Thomas.
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Charlie Wood, WIRED, 3 Nov. 2024
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Despite all of its technological expertise however, F1 is not relying wholly on engineering breakthroughs to reach its 2030 net zero target.
—Chris Hawes, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024
From Vista Grande's gritty 8-7 4A win over previously unbeaten Arcadia, to Desert Edge's defense dominating Cactus in a 21-6 5A win to Perry's 24-17 breakthrough win over Chandler, teams made statements across Arizona.
—Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
The discussion then shifted to recent advancements in breast cancer treatment, and Espinoza asked Joseph to highlight breakthroughs she’s seen in recent years.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 1 Nov. 2024
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Charlie Wood, WIRED, 3 Nov. 2024
Clive Mason | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images
Despite all of its technological expertise however, F1 is not relying wholly on engineering breakthroughs to reach its 2030 net zero target.
—Chris Hawes, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024
From Vista Grande's gritty 8-7 4A win over previously unbeaten Arcadia, to Desert Edge's defense dominating Cactus in a 21-6 5A win to Perry's 24-17 breakthrough win over Chandler, teams made statements across Arizona.
—Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
The discussion then shifted to recent advancements in breast cancer treatment, and Espinoza asked Joseph to highlight breakthroughs she’s seen in recent years.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakthrough
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City leaders are focused on partnering with the Texas Department of Transportation to accomplish design and technology improvements along the RIM 620 corridor.Glen Koen, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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This can be especially true in the home improvement industry, as so much of it is geographically influenced.Cassi Hallam, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The increase in net interest income was driven by higher interest income on deposits and a decrease in interest expense on advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Creators will have to complete a questionnaire for each project in advance so that Roblox can ensure proper categorization.Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Golden Matrix continues to focus on expanding its global reach by obtaining gaming licenses in new markets and enhancing its product offerings through technological advancements.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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But one particular bottleneck that analysts are looking at could have an impact on our rapid advancement in AI infrastructure over the next few quarters.John Werner, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Breakthrough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakthrough. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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