cornerstone
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The changes are eroding freedom of navigation, a cornerstone of global shipping, the group said.
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
Now, another cornerstone of the company’s AI strategy — its in-house hardware — is coming under question thanks to Nvidia’s latest AI financing plans.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
He steadied himself, clenching his fists, jaw tight as a cornerstone.
From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon
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
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
"The UK is setting new standards for online safety. Age checks and risk assessments are cornerstones of our laws, and we'll take robust enforcement action against firms that fall short."
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2026
The Green Bay Packers were formed a year later, and the two institutions, about five miles apart, grew up side by side as cornerstones of the community.
From Salon ● Mar. 10, 2026
The cornerstones of this country’s operation are economic and political strength and power.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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