pillars

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From dawn, crowds of pilgrims gathered in the valley of Mina, southeast of the holy city of Mecca, to throw pebbles at concrete pillars symbolising the devil.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

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

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The roof pillars and rear deck—the tonneau, if we’re being pedantic—rise as one piece, clearing a space underneath for the roof panel to slip into.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 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

After leading the geese toward Montreal, Mr. Lemoncello drifted down to buzz and salute the statues perched atop the pillars at the base of the dome.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein