pillar

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Additionally, Goldman Sachs predicts that central bank demand will remain a fundamental pillar of support, averaging about 60 metric tons monthly, once price volatility dissipates.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Meanwhile, lithium is an emerging growth pillar amid demand from the electric vehicle and energy storage sectors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The killing of Larijani, a non-cleric but a pillar of the system for decades, was likely the biggest loss to the Islamic republic after the death of Ali Khamenei.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

"We are all in shock and are devastated, our hearts are in pieces at the loss of Tom in such a cruel way. He was a pillar of strength towards us all," his family said.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Juan sat against a pillar, his head locked between his arms and bent knees like some surly, spiky-haired statue.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older