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pillar

[pil-er] / ˈpɪl ər /




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Under Pillar One of the defence pact, nuclear-powered attack submarines would be built in the UK and Australia for use in their navies.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

The White House and Treasury, with strong support from Congress, have done important work to ensure that the Pillar 2 framework doesn’t unfairly penalize the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

This served as a model for the OECD’s Pillar 2—except it was never intended to impose an additional tax burden on companies already paying substantial taxes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

These include the 14th Century statue in the choir known as the Virgin of the Pillar, which narrowly avoided being crushed by falling masonry.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2024

Return to the fire pit and count the steps to Pillar B by walking in a straight line.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein




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