pillars

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The hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam, must be performed at least once by all Muslims with the means.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Its main pillars are the Interior Ministry, the armed forces and the Communist Party, which are highly united.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

A low unemployment rate and near-record-low level of layoffs are also big pillars of support for further spending, as people spend more when they feel secure in their jobs.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

Of these pillars, only two are explicitly centered around the UK: “Contribution” specifically requires a connection to British heritage and “hubs” refers to a percentage of production or postproduction taking place in the UK.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

In front of him were two pillars, and on top of each pillar was an open box.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova