The word 'milestones' is a correct and usable word in written English. You can use it to refer to a significant point or event, either in the past or in the future, that marks a significant change or stage in the development of something. For example, "We celebrated the completion of the project, a major milestone for our team.".
I make time to see them and almost never miss sports days, school plays or any major milestones in their lives.
It's little things like that, missing out on milestones in other people's lives.
Already this week, the US news business has witnessed a quartet of major milestones for independence, and with them, the first test of whether formerly major media companies really need their moguls.
"It's potentially one of the milestones in the history of London, and not just because of Shakespeare.
You can see the events as thery are collected in real time: ATLAS : CMS : LHCb : ALICE Here is a summary of the progess and milestones over the last few months and what it means.
Bonuses for chief executives at all five firms are tied to the achievement of delivery milestones in the construction and deployment of such projects.
A season which began with widespread examination and criticism of Manchester United's defensive shortcomings is concluding with the focus very much on the other end of the field as Louis van Gaal collected a couple of unwanted milestones at Old Trafford.
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