as in breakthroughs
a sudden large change or improvement
Prices have taken a quantum leap upward. The new drug is a quantum leap in the fight against cancer.
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These leaders possess the courage to make bold decisions in the face of ambiguity, often leading to significant breakthroughs that can transform entire industries.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025 -
This hypothetical system would surpass human intelligence in all domains, enabling breakthroughs in science, economics, and governance.—
Douglas B. Laney,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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