staging post
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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 ● Mar. 14, 2026
These figures are an important staging post for the UK economy.
From BBC ● May 10, 2024
Mumbai was a key staging post on England's road to white-ball success.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2023
Fire brigade rescue teams were there in large numbers at a staging post on dry land, and boats were lined up along a road which had become a river.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2023
Though we had miles to go before an oasis, and farther still to the next staging post before Kashgar, I spoke a prayer of thanks.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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