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pillar

[pil-er] / ˈpɪl ər /




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We, the chronically underwhelmed citizenry of the United States, can’t afford one less pillar of creativity.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

“The F/A-XX is a critical pillar in our commitment to maintaining peace through strength,” Michael Duffey, undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, said in a statement.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026

The first pillar is maintaining the world’s pre-eminent military.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

In Townfall I walked past film-quality models of red pillar boxes, 20 mph speed limit signs and charity collection boxes shaped like guide dogs.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

“Ain’t you afraid you’re going to turn into a pillar of salt?”

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland

The women's programme is holding trials at Loughborough College this Saturday and Sunday, where athletes will be assessed across a range of performance pillars.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

When Nibs asks founders why they started their company, instead of sharing a story, they’ll launch into three key pillars, the market opportunity and their competitive differentiation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

The speech, press, and assembly protections of the First Amendment are central pillars of our constitutional order.

From Slate ● Sep. 28, 2026

“And there were three fundamental pillars of what we wanted to accomplish in the offseason: We wanted to retain Austin Reaves. That was a really big thing for us,” Pelinka said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

The cottonwoods along the river stood out like pillars against the gray backdrop of the sky, their white bark shining in the sudden sun.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez


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