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cornerstone

[kawr-ner-stohn] / ˈkɔr nərˌstoʊn /


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In 2022, during the last review of the treaty that is considered the cornerstone of non-proliferation, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned humanity was "one misunderstanding, one miscalculation away from nuclear annihilation."

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

The Giants and new coach John Harbaugh have the luxury of believing that the cornerstone of that future is already on the roster.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Obama, who has remained active in public life since leaving office, has frequently emphasized education as a cornerstone of economic opportunity in his entire political and post-political career.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Extra virgin olive oil has long been a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet, known for supporting heart and metabolic health.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 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




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