cornerstone
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Georgia Amoore is back after tearing her ACL last year as a rookie, and cornerstone players Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron are in just their second years.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
In a matter of months, Intel has transformed itself from a struggling foundry to a cornerstone of the artificial-intelligence buildout, sending the stock rallying to all-time highs.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
“Worksite enforcement remains a cornerstone of our efforts to protect public safety, national security, and economic stability,” ICE said in a statement.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
China, India, Indonesia, South Korea, Germany, the UK, and others have been "clear that pushing forward with the renewables transition is a cornerstone of energy security", he added.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
Along with the cornerstone, the workmen buried a time capsule in the steps of the foundation.
From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman
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