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pillar

[pil-er] / ˈpɪl ər /




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She calls art the forgotten fifth pillar of health, alongside diet, exercise, nature and sleep.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 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

If that leadership falters, however, it could remove an important pillar for the group, raising the risk of a more pronounced slowdown across not only tech, but also the overall market.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

The climb in energy prices is eroding a key pillar of support for U.S. shares—bets that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates more this year, lowering corporate borrowing costs and stimulating the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Gregor staggered to the side of the pillar and squinted into the darkness.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins




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