pillar
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And while strong earnings have been a key pillar for the stock rally, some fret that a prolonged war could erode future results.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
“In the United States, these industries represent not just the heart of American cultural and intellectual life, but a pillar of its economy and one of its most powerful exports,” Sulzberger said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Events include the wooden pillar throw, sack race and shin-kicking, where players pad their legs with straw and attempt to force their opponent to the ground.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Last month, Cecillia Wang, the head of the ACLU, asked the Supreme Court to preserve birthright citizenship, a pillar of the 14th Amendment.
From Slate • May 26, 2026
Nyla comes to stand next to Crick on the opposite side of the pillar.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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