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cornerstone

[kawr-ner-stohn] / ˈkɔr nərˌstoʊn /


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“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

Environmental protections are a cornerstone of Miranda’s campaign.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

China's leadership has made grain self-sufficiency a domestic political cornerstone: a national food security law passed in 2023 requires local governments to embed food production targets directly into their economic plans.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Taken together, the contrast is a little dazzling: a $77 bird plated with sauces for the downtown set, and a $4.99 one hailed as a cornerstone of everyday affordability.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

Dr. Gazzaley says that attention is also “absolutely critical for all high-level functioning,” a cornerstone of what it means to be human.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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