cornerstone
Example Sentences
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Bread has long been a dietary cornerstone, sustaining societies for generations.
From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026
Another cornerstone of his campaign was faster and free buses - but so far that plan seems to be limited to pilot programmes.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
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
Exxon made algae the cornerstone of its clean-energy initiatives for years and pressed on even after a lack of progress led other big oil companies to abandon similar research.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
“In the next few weeks, I will be speaking with all of you and showing you how this building, Pipo Place, will be the cornerstone and future of this community!”
From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya
Vocabulary lists containing cornerstone
Determined to Stay
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