cornerstone
Example Sentences
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On his first day in the job, the former Google Europe boss said the BBC was the "most trusted news provider, the cornerstone of our creative economy, and a force that brings people together".
From BBC • May 18, 2026
The stock has surged more than 90% over the last month as investors cheer the company’s transformation into a cornerstone of the artificial-intelligence buildout.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
Fermi aims to build the world’s largest data-center campus in Texas but has not secured a cornerstone tenant.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
“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
Indeed, I can say I am in agreement with those who say that the ability to draw up a good staff plan is the cornerstone of any decent butler's skills.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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