milestone

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Security expert Bashir Galma, a retired army major, told the BBC that the trial, which is expected to continue in phases, was a "positive development" and a "significant milestone" in Nigeria's fight against terrorism.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Gilead will pay an initial $3.15 billion in cash for Tubulis, with up to $1.85 billion in contingent milestone payments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Hundreds of thousands of people were watching the milestone streamed by NASA.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Pacific time, the crew reached another milestone: At more than 248,655 miles from our pale blue dot, no humans have ever traveled farther from our home planet.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Ammu said, so loudly that Murlidharan, who had hopped off the milestone to stare into the Plymouth, backed off, his stumps jerking in alarm.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy