big break
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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His big break came in 1979, when he ran San Francisco Supervisor Quentin Kopp’s campaign for mayor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
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 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
I take them very seriously, because I know that someday, when I get my big break, I’ll be ready for it.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
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