ground-breaking
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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He made radically original and satisfyingly complete musical statements playing solo drums, or with M’Boom, his ground-breaking ensemble of black and Latino percussionists.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
Speaking at a ground-breaking ceremony in Sinaloa, Johnson said, “We may soon see significant action on this front. So, stay tuned.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2026
China's freestyle skiing superstar Eileen Gu aims for her elusive first title of the Winter Olympics as Norwegian Johannes Klaebo kicked off Saturday's action with his ground-breaking sixth gold of the Milan-Cortina Games.
From Barron's ● Feb. 21, 2026
I also get compliments and requests for writing sophisticated and ground-breaking papers on blood disorders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 11, 2026
They are noted not for their controversial writing on mooted points, but for ground-breaking, original work of the highest scientific import.
From Makers of Modern Medicine by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)
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