breakthrough
noun
a military movement or advance all the way through and beyond an enemy's frontline defense.
breakthroughs
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pluralof breakthrough.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Yet, "very few recent G20 meetings have produced significant breakthroughs, and it's unlikely that this one will," said James Lindsay of the Council on Foreign Relations think tank.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
On the positive side, we’ve all heard the hype from Silicon Valley that we’re gonna have medical breakthroughs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
Over the past decade, that balancing act has produced life-changing medical breakthroughs, but also historically high healthcare costs.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
Unlike many players who reach elite clubs through prestigious academies or early top-flight breakthroughs, Chavarria had to take the longer route.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Newspaper editors evinced a voracious appetite for news of the latest breakthroughs.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
