milestones

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"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

Despite all the big milestones, however, a majority of S&P 500 stocks fell on the day.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Having an early savings buffer gives Gen Alpha an advantage when it comes time for major milestones.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 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

These were important engineering milestones, but what visitors adored was the sheer beauty of seeing so many lights ignited in one place, at one time.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson