- plural of pillar.
pillars
Example Sentences
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The Chicago-born pontiff has made the defence of migrants one of the pillars of his papacy, like his predecessor Francis, praising those who help the needy and decrying mass deportations in the United States.
From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026
"Together, Jio and NSE represent the twin pillars of India's new economy," Azeez said.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
One of the site’s 36 pillars — the tallest one in the middle — could be a perch for a big, pink, screeching bird.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
The Springfield Armory—a government factory established on Washington’s orders in 1794—pioneered what later became pillars of private industry, including interchangeable parts, assembly-line manufacturing, hourly wages and full-time professional managers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
They were staring past her, into the grand Victorian space of the ward, the lofty pillars, the potted palms, the neatly ranged beds and their pure, turned-down sheets.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
