cornerstone
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Warburg initially backed London-based McGill when it was founded in 2019 as a cornerstone investor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
For years, Goretzka was a cornerstone of Bayern Munich's midfield.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
It was the latest jolt to South Korea’s confidence in an alliance that has formed a cornerstone of Washington’s defense strategy in Asia since the end of World War II.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
It was also a cornerstone investor in SK Hynix’s recent U.S. debut.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
“Oh, not too long ago,” said Kojo, pointing to the marble cornerstone.
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
As tech has grown as an overwhelming force in our lives, the visual design cornerstones associated with it—arial font, minimalist branding, bright colors and clean lines—have become the norm.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
One of the cornerstones of Fifa's World Cup disciplinary process is that you cannot appeal.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
This devotion to authenticity is one of Thompson’s cornerstones.
From Salon ● May 15, 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
Apart from the Suppression of Communism Act, two laws passed in 1950 formed the cornerstones of apartheid: the Population Registration Act and the Group Areas Act.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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