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cornerstone

[kawr-ner-stohn] / ˈkɔr nərˌstoʊn /


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Lining up cornerstone investors, who generally take up between 30% and 40% of an offering, helps companies attract broader institutional and retail demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 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

Environmental protections are a cornerstone of Miranda’s campaign.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

China, India, Indonesia, South Korea, Germany, the UK, and others have been "clear that pushing forward with the renewables transition is a cornerstone of energy security", he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

He steadied himself, clenching his fists, jaw tight as a cornerstone.

From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon




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