cornerstone

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

Empathy, on stage, becomes a cornerstone of experiencing live performance that pulls heartstrings, inspires raucous laughter or elicits a collective groan when a poorly-hatched plan falters.

From Salon ● Jul. 30, 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

Indeed, I can say I am in agreement with those who say that the ability to draw up a good staff plan is the cornerstone of any decent butler's skills.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro

This devotion to authenticity is one of Thompson’s cornerstones.

From Salon ● May 15, 2026

The King spelt out the cornerstones: there had to be support for Nato, "keeping North Americans and Europeans safe from our common adversaries".

From BBC ● Apr. 28, 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

Both indexes are cornerstones of “Dow Theory,” he said, referencing a longstanding observation that stock markets move in predictable waves tied to economic growth.

From Barron's ● Jan. 13, 2026

Though the Barnetts, Abbott, Jackson, and Hill are long gone, the Defender, the Urban League, the NAACP, and Quinn Chapel remain cornerstones of the community, still called home by both middle class and poor.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield