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

On June 7 came another milestone, a 17-million-volt deuteron beam slicing through the air for a distance of five feet.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik