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cornerstone

[kawr-ner-stohn] / ˈkɔr nərˌstoʊn /


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It was also a cornerstone investor in SK Hynix’s recent U.S. debut.

From MarketWatch Jul. 31, 2026

The aircraft isn’t the only one of its kind, but its capacity, rapid refilling rate and relatively small size have made it the cornerstone of European firefighting fleets.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

Empathy, on stage, becomes a cornerstone of experiencing live performance that pulls heartstrings, inspires raucous laughter or elicits a collective groan when a poorly-hatched plan falters.

From Salon Jul. 30, 2026

Pubs, a quintessential cornerstone of British communities, are closing at the rate of around one a day, according to the British Beer and Pub Association.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

The Youth League drafted a Program of Action, the cornerstone of which was a campaign of mass mobilization.

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

One of the cornerstones of Fifa's World Cup disciplinary process is that you cannot appeal.

From BBC Jul. 5, 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

The foundations of both were nearly finished and awaited the installation of cornerstones.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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