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cornerstone

[kawr-ner-stohn] / ˈkɔr nərˌstoʊn /


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“Ride safety is a cornerstone of our business, and when we see guest confidence affected, we take it seriously.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

The project at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh state, a port often called Vizag, is championed by India as a cornerstone of its technological ambitions.

From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026

France along with Germany is the cornerstone of the euro area, and the euro is the only other reserve currency in the world after the dollar, he noted.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026

That is the cornerstone of the classic 60-40 portfolio, where a diversified portfolio of 60% stocks and 40% bonds cushions volatility, with one rising when the other falls.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

The idea had been conceived in Lusaka by Oliver and the ANC, and the campaign was the cornerstone of a new strategy that would put our cause in the forefront of people’s minds.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

As tech has grown as an overwhelming force in our lives, the visual design cornerstones associated with it—arial font, minimalist branding, bright colors and clean lines—have become the norm.

From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026

"The UK is setting new standards for online safety. Age checks and risk assessments are cornerstones of our laws, and we'll take robust enforcement action against firms that fall short."

From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2026

The Green Bay Packers were formed a year later, and the two institutions, about five miles apart, grew up side by side as cornerstones of the community.

From Salon ● Mar. 10, 2026

After the loss to the Knicks, Boston said so long to three former All-Stars and cornerstones of their title-winning roster.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 28, 2026

I was suddenly pointedly aware of the fact that I was standing in one of the cornerstones of civilization, talking to the Master Archivist of the University.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss


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