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Recent Examples of groundbreaker
We are reminded of the groundbreakers in track and field, and swimming and diving along with pioneers in technology amidst the backdrop of 1980s politics and culture.
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USA TODAY, 19 July 2024
Rivers was the groundbreaker for women in a late-night landscape full of Johnnys, Davids, Mervs, Mikes, Dicks and Joeys — but no women, until Rivers kicked the door down at great cost to her relationship with the reigning king, Johnny Carson.
—Steven Gaydos, Variety, 16 July 2024
The names Trump is said to be considering include some choices who would be groundbreakers for the GOP, including Scott, Donalds and Carson − all Black men.
—Susan Page, USA TODAY, 26 June 2024
The original 1993 Broadway musical, with its flying Tommy and galloping pinball machine, was a visual groundbreaker, warmed by excellent performances.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
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USA TODAY, 19 July 2024
Rivers was the groundbreaker for women in a late-night landscape full of Johnnys, Davids, Mervs, Mikes, Dicks and Joeys — but no women, until Rivers kicked the door down at great cost to her relationship with the reigning king, Johnny Carson.
—Steven Gaydos, Variety, 16 July 2024
The names Trump is said to be considering include some choices who would be groundbreakers for the GOP, including Scott, Donalds and Carson − all Black men.
—Susan Page, USA TODAY, 26 June 2024
The original 1993 Broadway musical, with its flying Tommy and galloping pinball machine, was a visual groundbreaker, warmed by excellent performances.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Groundbreaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundbreaker. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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