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breaking out
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According to Rubin, 37, the Angels & Airwaves musician is allegedly known for breaking out alien autopsy images.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026 -
Perry sat behind upperclassmen for two seasons, before breaking out as a junior and leading the Wolverines to two state championships.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Bobbing (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bobbing%20%28up%29. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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