keystone

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Truth Social isn’t an especially strong keystone of this operation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Morgan healthcare investor conference in San Francisco in mid-January, a keystone event at which companies often pre-announce guidance and earnings and roll out marquee acquisitions.

From Barron's • Dec. 28, 2025

Last year, some 1,000 U.S. troops withdrew from neighboring Niger, ending a nearly decadelong partnership that was the keystone of U.S. counterterrorism operations in the region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

"This is a keystone appointment for us and an integral part of our five-year strategy as we look to achieve sustainable success for our senior men's side," said Tierney.

From BBC • Jul. 21, 2025

Finally the keystone was lowered into place to lock the ribs together at the crown, the highest point of the arch.

From "Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction" by David Macaulay