breakthrough
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Nanosheet technology is the latest breakthrough in semiconductor manufacturing, succeeding the FinFET architecture that powered most advanced chips over the last decade.
From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026
Almost a third of Bethell's runs from his eight-Test career came in his breakthrough hundred in Sydney, a knock he cannot dine out on forever.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
Some new energy technologies might reach a breakthrough faster than others.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026
Since 2021, the FDA has granted "breakthrough device status" to multiple devices related to the procedure in the United States.
From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026
By Thursday, James had made a breakthrough with Maddie’s cipher and was back in high spirits.
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
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