milestones

Example Sentences

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The $100 million federal funding for D-Wave is contingent on research and development milestones, including prototype delivery.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

"Flying supersonic and reaching these milestones isn't just progress; it's the realization of years of perseverance, innovation, and teamwork. Each step brings us closer to Phase 2, and to the future of commercial supersonic flight."

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

That’s a question I’m wrestling with now as prices keep climbing and I try to save for life milestones like buying a home.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Lilly agreed to pay up to $780 million in cash for LimmaTech, including an undisclosed upfront payment and additional payments for certain clinical and regulatory milestones.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

“I had no father at graduations, milestones, my wedding. “I lost out on a whole relationship in high school, middle school, college, without a father.”

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel