cornerstone

Freezing rents was a cornerstone of his plans to put money back in New Yorkers’ pockets.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

This is not just one part of American history but a cornerstone of it.

From Slate ● Jul. 20, 2026

"The Odyssey" is an Ancient Greek poem believed to have been written by Homer that is considered a cornerstone of Western literature and one of the finest stories ever created.

From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026

Defenseman Brandt Clarke, the cornerstone of the Kings’ defense, agrees to a five-year, $37 million deal with the team.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026

The parade was just to celebrate the cornerstone being put in the foundation that will go under the obelisk.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman

Throw in the likelihood that Mark Wood will never play another Test and it means the four cornerstones of England's pace attack have gone in the space of three years, taking 1,609 wickets with them.

From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026

This devotion to authenticity is one of Thompson’s cornerstones.

From Salon ● May 15, 2026

Homeownership is one of the cornerstones of the American dream, deeply ingrained in our culture as a symbol of financial success and stability.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 24, 2026

What’s more, Seattle parted ways with a quarterback and receiver who for years had been cornerstones of their offense.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 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