cornerstone
Example Sentences
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He added: “Homeownership—a cornerstone of the American dream—is too far out of reach, and rent is too damn high.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
In a matter of months, Intel has transformed itself from a struggling foundry to a cornerstone of the artificial-intelligence buildout, sending the stock rallying to all-time highs.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
Fermi aims to build the world’s largest data-center campus in Texas but has not secured a cornerstone tenant.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
Affordability is a cornerstone of her campaign along with immigration reform, climate stewardship, education and women’s health.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Along with the cornerstone, the workmen buried a time capsule in the steps of the foundation.
From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman
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