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Examples of milepost in a Sentence
We've reached a new milepost in the field of genetic research.
a milepost in the development of a global economy
Recent Examples of milepost from the Web
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The two-vehicle accident occurred at approximately 3:15 p.m. near milepost 24, an official wrote via email.
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The fire, which was burning near milepost 248, forced the closure of the right lane to accommodate responding fire crews before 11:30 a.m. Saturday.
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The fires, which were burning between mileposts 244 and 235, had forced the closures of the right lane at several locations to accommodate responding fire crews before 4 p.m. Friday.
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The drainage work will take place first between mileposts 17-19 followed by the paving.
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If the Spurs decide dealing Leonard is their only resort, Thursday’s draft would be the first milepost worth considering.
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Oregon State Police said Fair's vehicle, a Kia Sorento, lost control amid icy conditions at milepost 78 on the highway.
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The crash happened at 7:05 p.m. Sunday at milepost 168, just east of Jerome.
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The single engine 1973 Cessna came to rest in the shoulder of the highway's westbound lane near milepost 3 after a power failure, Washington State Patrol said.
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MILEPOST Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of milepost for English Language Learners
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: a post by the side of a road that shows the distance in miles to a specified place
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