cornerstone
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The idea that the school has a history of success, and they want to get back there, was the cornerstone of the event — without it being explicitly stated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
It was also a cornerstone investor in SK Hynix’s recent U.S. debut.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
Freezing rents was a cornerstone of his plans to put money back in New Yorkers’ pockets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
"The Odyssey" is an Ancient Greek poem believed to have been written by Homer that is considered a cornerstone of Western literature and one of the finest stories ever created.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
“Emotion is the cornerstone of humanity, my child. It’s not something that can be avoided. Even my power is drawn from raw emotion. You’ve seen that, haven’t you?”
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
This devotion to authenticity is one of Thompson’s cornerstones.
From Salon ● May 15, 2026
Homeownership is one of the cornerstones of the American dream, deeply ingrained in our culture as a symbol of financial success and stability.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 24, 2026
"Section 33 constitutes, in a way, one of the cornerstones of the Canadian Charter," Quebec argues in legal briefings.
From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2026
What’s more, Seattle parted ways with a quarterback and receiver who for years had been cornerstones of their offense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2026
The cornerstones of this country’s operation are economic and political strength and power.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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