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cornerstone

[kawr-ner-stohn] / ˈkɔr nərˌstoʊn /


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Neugebauer’s ouster came less than a month after Fermi confirmed it hasn’t signed a cornerstone tenant for its 7,570-acre Project Matador site in Amarillo, Texas.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Tourism, a cornerstone of Cuba’s economy, started falling in Trump’s first term and plummeted during the pandemic.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Obama, who has remained active in public life since leaving office, has frequently emphasized education as a cornerstone of economic opportunity in his entire political and post-political career.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Extra virgin olive oil has long been a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet, known for supporting heart and metabolic health.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

“Alar is the cornerstone of sympathy. If you are going to impose your will on the world, you must have control over what you believe.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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