pillar

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The pollution is also increasingly a deterrent for tourists, who form a key pillar of the region's economy.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The job gains were driven by a big rebound for the healthcare and social-assistance sector, the pillar that has held up the labor market for much of the past year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Additionally, Goldman Sachs predicts that central bank demand will remain a fundamental pillar of support, averaging about 60 metric tons monthly, once price volatility dissipates.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Meanwhile, lithium is an emerging growth pillar amid demand from the electric vehicle and energy storage sectors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

As January leads me to the pillar, I glance at the little stations spread out along the tables.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston