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milestone

[mahyl-stohn] / ˈmaɪlˌstoʊn /


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“This transaction marks an important milestone in our transformation and positions Dana as a leading, scaled provider of powertrain solutions,” Foster said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

This is the type of milestone that would probably only be important to local Soundgarden fans in Seattle, but not necessarily matter to a wider public, much less make an appearance in this book.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

At a 2015 match in Shanghai, he dished out nine yellow cards and three red ones – a milestone in his refereeing career that earned him the nickname "card master".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

But I also knew that this was a bigger milestone than just getting a piece of plastic shipped to him in the mail.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The concert is recognized today as a milestone in the struggle for equal rights.

From "The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights" by Russell Freedman




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