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cornerstone

[kawr-ner-stohn] / ˈkɔr nərˌstoʊn /


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The OpenAI deal is the cornerstone of Oracle’s pivot under executive chairman Larry Ellison from software to AI infrastructure services.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

This type of extrapolation and analysis has been a cornerstone of economics research for decades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

When China's economy opened up in the 1980s, coal production surged, becoming the cornerstone of its industrial ambition.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

“Safety is a cornerstone of our business and we have zero tolerance for inappropriate and unsafe behavior.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

“In the next few weeks, I will be speaking with all of you and showing you how this building, Pipo Place, will be the cornerstone and future of this community!”

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya




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