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pillar

[pil-er] / ˈpɪl ər /




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Iran’s metallurgical industry, a pillar of its state-backed economy, is badly damaged.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Travel and tourism - a key pillar of diversification in several Gulf economies has been hit hard.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

U.S. technology stocks remain a key pillar supporting the broader market.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

If this period of calm continues, private credit may transition from a source of concern to a quiet pillar of stability in the broader market.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

I stand with my back to a pillar, hoping no one will notice.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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