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milestone

[mahyl-stohn] / ˈmaɪlˌstoʊn /


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For Donald Trump Jr., the wedding marked a significant personal milestone and a new chapter in a highly visible family life that has long unfolded alongside his father’s political career.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

Experts say these ultra-powerful machines could become a reality before the end of the decade, with some predicting the milestone known as Q-Day could arrive as soon as 2028.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Brown says the IPO marks an important milestone that will “elevate our brand” across the public, business, and investment communities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The sale of Stokes’ property comes months after another very significant milestone in his life: the end of his on-again, off-again relationship with country music star Kelsea Ballerini.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

The capacity to deal effectively with syphilis and tuberculosis represents a milestone in human endeavor, even though full use of this potential has not yet been made.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas




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