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milestone

[mahyl-stohn] / ˈmaɪlˌstoʊn /


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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

Achieving publication in all three journals at the same time is an uncommon milestone in clinical research.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Cody Walker predicts the revenue from the SoCal show will help Reach Out Worldwide pass the $1-million milestone.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Last year, he became the first Indian to compose and perform a Western classical symphony in London with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, which described it as a "milestone in global music history".

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

This milestone was reached on January 9, 1932, when they placed 4,000 volts on the dees and, after 300 kicks, ended up with protons at 1.22 million volts.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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