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staging post

British

noun

a place where a journey is usually broken, esp a stopover on a flight

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There had also been speculation among observers that were US ground forces to look to deploy inside Iran then Kharg would be an obvious first staging post.

From Barron's

The town is seen as a strategic staging post on the way to the capital.

From BBC

Coming just four months before May's Holyrood election, it is expected to be a key staging post in the battle for votes.

From BBC

This win was long overdue but he is treating it as a staging post rather than the finish line.

From BBC

Farage has made gaining a foothold in town halls a key staging post ahead of the next UK general election, which is expected in 2029.

From BBC

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