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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Aside from major milestones like Cinemascope or color, formats once thought to be game-changers — like 3D — have ended up being niche experiences.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025 -
Like Huffman, some kids with autism don’t need as much and might continue to meet developmental milestones until age 8 or later.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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Joaquin Temes As Argentina's midterm electoral campaign reaches its second and third climaxes, the number of scandalous corruption accusations aimed at the highest echelons of national politics is surging.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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There’s a reason the picture has that title, in other words, and that idea finds a more direct correlation in the finale, which gives us one of the more grotesquely funny climaxes in recent horror.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
8 Aug. 2025
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Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino Quintero pledged to restore 250,000 acres of ecosystems, including mangroves and watersheds.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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Not abstract, delayed or generalized data, but precise, real-time and location-specific insights delivered from the world’s most remote forests, deepest watersheds and most polluted urban corridors.—
Michael De Nil,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Travelers can explore scenic overlooks, hikes, waterfalls, and historic landmarks along the route.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Following their first hug, Bean gave Houschild and her two adult daughters a tour of notable London landmarks, including Buckingham Palace.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Inspired by the familiar red, yellow and green signals that guide drivers on the road, this framework can help couples navigate the daily choices and turning points that shape their relationship.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Sprinting to the corners in transition as someone like Hart flies up the court with the basketball is one way to do that.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The retailer also operates 80 shops-in-shop and close to 500 corners in Japan.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Climacterics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climacterics. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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