keystone
Example Sentences
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Proponents hailed lions as a keystone species that enhances biodiversity and pointed out the affection they generate — from Los Angeles’ late, famed P-22 to the lion that recently strolled through San Francisco.
From Los Angeles Times
Morgan healthcare investor conference in San Francisco in mid-January, a keystone event at which companies often pre-announce guidance and earnings and roll out marquee acquisitions.
From Barron's
One can’t make a list like this without including the keystones of modern detective fiction.
From Los Angeles Times
The home became a keystone of Gehry’s work, and a symbol of rebellion against architectural polish and formality.
From Los Angeles Times
The sculptures lovingly sanctify a keystone’s rational but enigmatic contradiction of mechanics and function.
From Los Angeles Times
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