pillar
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"He has become a bond in my life, rooted deep in my heart, my spiritual pillar."
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
"Unfortunately, it won't bring them back," said Possetti, whose sister, nephew, niece, and brother-in-law died when pillar 9 of the bridge collapsed.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
Its taller form—an angular, totemic granite pillar nearly 10 feet high—pays homage to Brancusi’s “Endless Columns.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
José was a pillar of his community; he rose from washing cars to owning his own car dealership, alongside other businesses in Bakersfield.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
The only difference is there’s a walkway that leads straight from the elevator to the pillar.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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As Ma performed in the park, Gonzalez stood in the river basin, spray-painting in neon-pink blockbuster letters the name of his organization, East Side of the River, onto pillars under Slauson Avenue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
Khamenei's funeral ceremonies included a series of locations that reflect the religious, political and ideological pillars of the Islamic republic.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
The Chicago-born pontiff has made the defence of migrants one of the pillars of his papacy, like his predecessor, Francis, praising those who help the needy and decrying mass deportations in the United States.
From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026
"Together, Jio and NSE represent the twin pillars of India's new economy," Azeez said.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
We had left them propped against one of the carved stone pillars in the long corridor leading to the assembly hall.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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