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milestone

[mahyl-stohn] / ˈmaɪlˌstoʊn /


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For its technical team, "Wildwood" marks a milestone in terms of the expressions created, and the menagerie of animals featured.

From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026

Under today’s patterns, with first births occurring at nearly age 28 on average, that milestone jumps to 57.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026

Despite Wade's milestone, the match was far from a thrilling spectacle.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

Those foundations can begin with something as simple as learning to put on a jacket, a common milestone for a preschooler.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

This was my first position in the ANC proper, and represented a milestone in my commitment to the organization.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

Fritz’s ownership began before one of the biggest milestones of his tennis career.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026

Brooke said grieving her son and missing out on milestones was particularly difficult and exhausting when you're seeking answers.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

Hoisting that golden trophy for his acting is one of the only Hollywood milestones that Cruise has yet to achieve.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

"We had several milestones we had to pass, and at each point, this project could have failed."

From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026

Whether at the Job Corps or behind bars, he had missed many of the milestones in her growing up.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore


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