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cornerstone

[kawr-ner-stohn] / ˈkɔr nərˌstoʊn /


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Markets are closely tracking Baidu’s plans for the chip unit, seen as the cornerstone of its efforts to reinvent itself as an AI company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Many Jamaicans are fiercely proud of the island's Scotch bonnets, which are something of a cultural cornerstone and a central feature in its cuisine.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

In addition, pumitamig, arguably the cornerstone of BioNTech’s oncology portfolio, is undergoing clinical trials to test its efficacy in patients with non-small cell lung cancer.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Brink would be a cornerstone player for almost any team in the league, yet she’s coming off the bench with high expectations for her to be one of the team’s most important players.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Egypt is a yellow trapezoid with one right angle, and looks like the cornerstone of a pyramid.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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