pillars

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Of these pillars, only two are explicitly centered around the UK: “Contribution” specifically requires a connection to British heritage and “hubs” refers to a percentage of production or postproduction taking place in the UK.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

But construction had barely begun, and only the bases of the arch’s four pillars had been built.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

The candidates acknowledged the link between the UN's three pillars of peace, human rights and development, while emphasizing the organization's primary role in upholding the first tenet.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

These four pillars represent a blueprint that public-health officials in any city, county or state may also adopt to make a tangible difference in their communities.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

She got up irritably and walked away, toward the swimming pool pavilion, an open structure supported by three fluted pillars.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan