cornerstone

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The consensus among scholars and practitioners in design is nearly unanimous: Usability is one of the cornerstone achievements of our society over the past century.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Throughout their undefeated Big Ten season, the Bruins’ freshmen have established themselves as a cornerstone of the team.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

And as a coach, he was making the long ball a cornerstone of his offenses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

They added: "As the 2025 Strategic Defence Review made clear, a modernised nuclear deterrent will remain the cornerstone of the UK's defence, and our commitment to Nato and global security."

From BBC • Mar. 15, 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