milestones

Example Sentences

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While the ceremony itself remained private with reportedly just Anderson’s twin sister as a witness and brother-in-law as officiant, the absence underscored how closely the Trump family continues to be scrutinized even in personal milestones.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

As I started speaking to technical people in the industry, I gained more confidence that quantum is making progress toward the milestones it needs to reach, like the number of qubits and fidelity.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Tech leaders have famously grappled with a sort of arrested development—acquiring power and fortunes at a young age at the cost of typical life milestones.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Dorothy said she noticed that during the Covid-19 lockdown, her daughter Sienna, who is now six years old, "wasn't hitting the milestones".

From BBC • May 16, 2026

While teachers of preschool children may have a sense of the linguistic milestones for children, they are less aware of the musical milestones.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin