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cornerstone

[kawr-ner-stohn] / ˈkɔr nərˌstoʊn /


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The changes are eroding freedom of navigation, a cornerstone of global shipping, the group said.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

For years, Goretzka was a cornerstone of Bayern Munich's midfield.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

Now, another cornerstone of the company’s AI strategy — its in-house hardware — is coming under question thanks to Nvidia’s latest AI financing plans.

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 2026

The idea that the school has a history of success, and they want to get back there, was the cornerstone of the event — without it being explicitly stated.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 9, 2026

Roosevelt was also known as the guardian of America’s land—a cornerstone of his presidency that was influenced by his time spent in the Wild West.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple

Spiritual jazz and psychedelic soul are cornerstones of her sound, along with new-age accouterments like prayer bowls and chimes blended with instruments including Fender Rhodes keyboards and vibraphone.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

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

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

"Section 33 constitutes, in a way, one of the cornerstones of the Canadian Charter," Quebec argues in legal briefings.

From BBC Mar. 22, 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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