milepost
noun
mile·post
ˈmī(-ə)l-ˌpōst 
1
: a post indicating the distance in miles from or to a given point
also
: a post placed a mile from a similar post
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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
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The tragic accident occurred on the afternoon of July 12 on the westbound lanes of Interstate 10 at milepost 33 near Quartzsite, Ariz., according to a statement from Bart Graves, spokesman for the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
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Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2024
In a news release, the Ohio State Highway Patrol said the two cars collided near milepost 33 in Middletown around 3:14 p.m.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 21 July 2024
The rockslide was located at milepost 228 on the northbound side of State Route 87.
—Vivian Barrett, The Arizona Republic, 10 July 2024
Crews are continuing to manage the mudslide at milepost 15 while experts create a plan to provide more drainage to the landslide area at milepost 12.8 by installing a box culvert that will help drain excess water in the soil, according to the department.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2024
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Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2024
In a news release, the Ohio State Highway Patrol said the two cars collided near milepost 33 in Middletown around 3:14 p.m.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 21 July 2024
The rockslide was located at milepost 228 on the northbound side of State Route 87.
—Vivian Barrett, The Arizona Republic, 10 July 2024
Crews are continuing to manage the mudslide at milepost 15 while experts create a plan to provide more drainage to the landslide area at milepost 12.8 by installing a box culvert that will help drain excess water in the soil, according to the department.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2024
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milepost
noun
mile·post
ˈmī(ə)l-ˌpōst
: a post indicating the distance in miles to a stated place
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