keystones
Example Sentences
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He made exquisite, hand-rubbed wooden keystones, each representing the central stone at the summit of an arch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 25, 2025
"Independence and transparency are the keystones of our work," says Prof Vieira.
From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2023
The visit to Francis’ ancestral homeland to renew ties with family touches on keystones of Francis’ papacy, including the importance of honoring the elderly and the human toll of migration.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 19, 2022
The island’s semiconductor industry is an increasingly indispensable node in the global supply chains for smartphones, cars and other keystones of modern life.
From New York Times ● Aug. 12, 2022
This method is often advantageous in bridge work, where comparatively few ornaments are required, such as keystones.
From Concrete Construction Methods and Costs by Halbert Powers Gillette
