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pillar

[pil-er] / ˈpɪl ər /




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Traditional entertainment companies have been reeling from the steady erosion of what was once an economic pillar — programming fees from ESPN, Disney Channel and other popular outlets.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

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

Having the subsidies as a safety net feels like having a pillar to lean on,” she told Barron’s.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Tourism is a pillar of Middle Eastern governments’ quest to diversify and burnish their standing on the world stage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Even in the dark space behind the pillar there was enough light for Chess to see the heart on the paper.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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