milestone

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The firm noted that the FDA approval of Foundayo marked a significant milestone in the evolution of Lilly’s obesity and metabolic franchise.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Last week Google set 2029 as a potential milestone for a future quantum computer that can break current encryption for crypto.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

The results represent a key milestone for Astratus Limited, the University of Reading spin-out company established in November 2024 to bring the test to market.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

In a press statement, Frédéric Longuépée, president of La Défense Arena, called Dion’s residency a major milestone for the venue, which opened in 2017.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

This milestone was reached on January 9, 1932, when they placed 4,000 volts on the dees and, after 300 kicks, ended up with protons at 1.22 million volts.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik