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- the new drug was regarded as a milestone in the treatment of heart disease
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7 Words Based on Units of Measure
7 Words Based on Units of Measure
Words from the language of precision.
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“Milestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milestone. Accessed 14 Aug. 2020.
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The first known use of milestone was in 1662
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