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
This win was long overdue but he is treating it as a staging post rather than the finish line.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2025
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 ● May 2, 2025
The cut will be seen as an important staging post as the economy starts to turn the corner on years of inflationary shocks.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2024
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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