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cornerstone

[kawr-ner-stohn] / ˈkɔr nərˌstoʊn /


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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

Dollywood, the cornerstone of Dolly Parton’s business empire, attracted millions of visitors last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 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

However, IMVT-1402 is seen as a cornerstone of its portfolio, and is being developed as a next-generation treatment across multiple autoimmune disorders.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The Youth League drafted a Program of Action, the cornerstone of which was a campaign of mass mobilization.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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