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
In a matter of months, Intel has transformed itself from a struggling foundry to a cornerstone of the artificial-intelligence buildout, sending the stock rallying to all-time highs.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 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
Another unknown outside his home state until recently, Talarico has become a Democratic star by taking on Republicans at their own game -- by making his Christian faith the cornerstone of his politics.
From Barron's • May 3, 2026
The Youth League drafted a Program of Action, the cornerstone of which was a campaign of mass mobilization.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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