cornerstone
Example Sentences
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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the right to protest was "a cornerstone of our democracy".
From BBC • May 16, 2026
The stock has surged more than 90% over the last month as investors cheer the company’s transformation into a cornerstone of the artificial-intelligence buildout.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
“Worksite enforcement remains a cornerstone of our efforts to protect public safety, national security, and economic stability,” ICE said in a statement.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
Another unknown outside his home state until recently, Talarico has become a Democratic star by taking on Republicans at their own game -- by making his Christian faith the cornerstone of his politics.
From Barron's • May 3, 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
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