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cornerstone

[kawr-ner-stohn] / ˈkɔr nərˌstoʊn /


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This type of extrapolation and analysis has been a cornerstone of economics research for decades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

When China's economy opened up in the 1980s, coal production surged, becoming the cornerstone of its industrial ambition.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Pumitamig, a cornerstone of BioNTech’s oncology portfolio, shows encouraging anti-tumor activity in clinical trials for solid tumors.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Brink would be a cornerstone player for almost any team in the league, yet she’s coming off the bench with high expectations for her to be one of the team’s most important players.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 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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