cornerstone
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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
“It is,” says Tom Stevens, director of Visitor Services, “the cornerstone of the Rotunda.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
There, upon a low black hill, stood the House, its cornerstone bearing the inscription 2005 A.D.
From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury
One of the cornerstones of the division between the two is that Fifa's revamped and expanded Club World Cup has become a clear, direct threat to Uefa's Champions League.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 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
The Green Bay Packers were formed a year later, and the two institutions, about five miles apart, grew up side by side as cornerstones of the community.
From Salon ● Mar. 10, 2026
Carney has made boosting commerce with Europe and Asia cornerstones of his strategy to backstop Canada's economy, should free trade with Washington collapse.
From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026
I was suddenly pointedly aware of the fact that I was standing in one of the cornerstones of civilization, talking to the Master Archivist of the University.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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