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cornerstone

[kawr-ner-stohn] / ˈkɔr nərˌstoʊn /


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The OpenAI deal is the cornerstone of Oracle’s pivot under executive chairman Larry Ellison from software to AI infrastructure services.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Markets are closely tracking Baidu’s plans for the chip unit, seen as the cornerstone of its efforts to reinvent itself as an AI company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Many Jamaicans are fiercely proud of the island's Scotch bonnets, which are something of a cultural cornerstone and a central feature in its cuisine.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Brink would be a cornerstone player for almost any team in the league, yet she’s coming off the bench with high expectations for her to be one of the team’s most important players.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

“Oh, not too long ago,” said Kojo, pointing to the marble cornerstone.

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




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