as in milestones
a point in a chain of events at which an important change (as in one's fortunes) occurs
historians attempting to pinpoint the Roman Empire's climacteric, that precise moment when it began its long downhill slide
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Meanwhile, the race for European sovereign space access is intensifying as several startups approach flight milestones, supported by over € 900million in collective funding from the European Launcher Challenge.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026 -
Indonesia’s stocks and currency slid toward new bearish milestones as rising Middle East conflict dragged on regional assets, compounding concerns over the country’s investability and policy direction.—
Prima Wirayani,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Anderson is here for the melodrama, the special lessons and the climaxes that fall flat.—
Jessica Lipsky,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The band has never sounded this melodic before; Wroth in particular brings a constant dynamism to his guitar solos, often layering two and reaching climaxes that refuse to collapse into just a flurry of notes, building off Phantom Slaughter’s keyboard melodies with a real sense of drama.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
17 Feb. 2026
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While local watersheds may still recover after wet years, the Colorado River has less room to rebound.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Keating says there are priorities like communications towers and power line corridors, traffic effects, critical highways and the locations of schools and care centers as well as watersheds.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Although the majority of the missiles aimed at Dubai have been intercepted, the attacks have damaged some of its most famous landmarks, including the five-star Fairmont The Palm and Jumeirah Burj Al Arab hotel.—
Tamara Hardingham-Gill,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Ashlee covers the world’s most extraordinary destinations, with a particular fascination for high-end hospitality, historic estates, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and culturally significant landmarks that captivate the imagination of travelers worldwide.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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However, the full moon in Leo on February 1 is pointing to turning points in your career or status this month, and the eclipse in Aquarius on February 17 strongly suggests that this new beginning will involve changes to your domestic life, living situation, and family.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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Economically and socially, conversations around value, resources, sustainability, and wealth distribution may reach turning points.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
29 Jan. 2026
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The backstory Fufu Tokyo Ginza is the first urban property from Fufu Japan, a brand known for intimate onsen retreats in quieter corners of the country, seven of which hold Michelin Key distinctions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Operating within those parameters, the mystic outlands trend extends to some of the world’s most mesmerizing corners.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Climacterics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climacterics. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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