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

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

If all goes to plan, Hansen will become the first non-American to travel to the Moon – a milestone he sees as a sign of how far international cooperation in space has come since Apollo.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

“Through every breakthrough, one idea has guided us — that the world is moved forward by people who think different,” wrote Tim Cook, Apple’s chief executive, in a public letter about the milestone.

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