cornerstone
Example Sentences
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This type of extrapolation and analysis has been a cornerstone of economics research for decades.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
When China's economy opened up in the 1980s, coal production surged, becoming the cornerstone of its industrial ambition.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
“Safety is a cornerstone of our business and we have zero tolerance for inappropriate and unsafe behavior.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
In addition, pumitamig, arguably the cornerstone of BioNTech’s oncology portfolio, is undergoing clinical trials to test its efficacy in patients with non-small cell lung cancer.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
The parade was just to celebrate the cornerstone being put in the foundation that will go under the obelisk.
From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman
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