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breakthroughs

/ˈbreɪkθruːz/

Meanings
noun
An advance through and past enemy lines.

Examples :

"The general led the charge, hoping for breakthroughs in the enemy's defenses to secure a victory. "
military war action

Related Words

Illustration remaining

remaining verb

/ɹɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/

To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.

"After the field trip, only a few students remained in the classroom. "

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connecting verb

/kəˈnɛktɪŋ/

(of an object) To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object.

"I think this piece connects to that piece over there."

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significant noun

/sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

"The teacher's smile was a significant of approval for my hard work. "

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celebrated verb

/ˈsɛl.ɪ.bɹeɪ.tɪd/

To extol or honour in a solemn manner.

"to celebrate the name of the Most High"

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opposition noun

/ɒpəˈzɪʃən/ /ɑpəˈzɪʃn̩/

The action of opposing or of being in conflict.

"The student's opposition to the new school rules caused a disruption. "

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finishing verb

/ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/

To complete (something).

"Be sure to finish your homework before you go to bed!"

Illustration discovery

discovery noun

/dɪsˈkʌvəɹi/

Something discovered.

"This latest discovery should eventually lead to much better treatments for disease."

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overcomes verb

/ˌoʊvərˈkʌmz/

To surmount (a physical or abstract obstacle); to prevail over, to get the better of.

"to overcome enemies in battle"

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separating verb

/ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪŋ/ /ˈsɛpəˌɹeɪtɪŋ/

To divide (a thing) into separate parts.

"Separate the articles from the headings."

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penetration noun

/pɛnɪˈtɹeɪʃ(ə)n/

The act of penetrating something.

"Any penetration, however slight, is sufficient to complete the offense."

Illustration innovation

innovation noun

/ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/

The act of innovating; the introduction of something new, in customs, rites, etc.

"The school's latest innovation is a new program that teaches students about sustainable living. "

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defenses noun

/dɪˈfɛnsɪz/ /diˈfɛnsɪz/

The action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.

"The castle's high walls and strong towers were its main defenses against invaders. "