Grim Milestone
A phrase commonly used by in the mainstream media to denote the quantity of an undesirable occurance reaching a multiple of ten.
Casualties in Iraq have reached a grim milestone - 10/100/1000 in the 10/100/1000 days since the overthrow of Saddam.
Grim Milestone
Edgy powers of 10.
As covid-19 spreads rapidly, the numbers infected surpass grim milestones in quick succession.