big break
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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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
His big break came seven years later with a contract to build and operate a commercial shipping port in Gujarat.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
Her first big break on television came in 1974 as part of the main cast of “How to Survive a Marriage.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 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
This was not the big break in information I was hoping for.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
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