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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

The pollution is also increasingly a deterrent for tourists, who form a key pillar of the region's economy.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 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

Solawave made tech neck a pillar of its latest social-media campaign when it released a new version of its red-light therapy masks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Now she really wanted to run to the museum and hug a pillar.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi




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