pillar
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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
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
The petrochemical industry is a pillar of the Iranian economy, generating about 25% of total nonoil export revenue, said Neil Quilliam, an energy expert at Chatham House, a think tank.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 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
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
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