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pathbreaking

adjective

path·break·ing | \ ˈpath-ˌbrā-kiŋ

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Definition of pathbreaking

: trailblazing

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In her 2008 run, Clinton had been reluctant to emphasize her pathbreaking role. — Jeet Heer, New Republic, "Hillary Clinton’s Legacy Is Huge and Lasting," 14 Sep. 2017

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