cornerstone

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The consensus among scholars and practitioners in design is nearly unanimous: Usability is one of the cornerstone achievements of our society over the past century.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

"It is a cornerstone of Iran's economy and a major source of revenue for the Iranian Revolutionary Guards," JP Morgan added, referring to Iran's well-resourced ideological army.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

A cornerstone of its defence is that delivery rules need to change so second class mail can be taken out less frequently.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Throughout their undefeated Big Ten season, the Bruins’ freshmen have established themselves as a cornerstone of the team.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

Farming, the cornerstone of the complex societies in the rest of the world, was in Peru an afterthought.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann