cornerstone
Example Sentences
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The energy relationship between Israel and Egypt has been seen by Washington and Israel as a cornerstone for regional integration.
In the Commons last week, he told Karl Turner - who organised the letter - that "juries will remain a cornerstone of our justice system for the most serious cases".
From BBC
Ms. Kuin claims that Diogenes inspired their efforts: “Epicurus adopted Diogenes’ view that death ‘is nothing to us’ and made it one of the cornerstones of his school of thought.”
“Video podcasting is increasingly becoming the norm, and our approach reflects that,” said Sara Brooks, chief growth officer at online therapy company BetterHelp, describing podcasts as the cornerstone of the brand’s marketing mix.
Property — long the cornerstone of household wealth — remains a drag on sentiment, while job-market uncertainty continues to shape household decisions.
From MarketWatch
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