pillars

Example Sentences

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But if there were three pillars to the transformation, there is still a long way to go.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Considered one of the five pillars of Islam, the Hajj has taken place almost every year for the past 14 centuries.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

The hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam, must be performed at least once by all Muslims with the means.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

A low unemployment rate and near-record-low level of layoffs are also big pillars of support for further spending, as people spend more when they feel secure in their jobs.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

There were still pillars of mangled cars but they no longer dominated the landscape.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover