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cornerstone

[kawr-ner-stohn] / ˈkɔr nərˌstoʊn /


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China, India, Indonesia, South Korea, Germany, the UK, and others have been "clear that pushing forward with the renewables transition is a cornerstone of energy security", he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Taken together, the contrast is a little dazzling: a $77 bird plated with sauces for the downtown set, and a $4.99 one hailed as a cornerstone of everyday affordability.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

The Giants and new coach John Harbaugh have the luxury of believing that the cornerstone of that future is already on the roster.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

He steadied himself, clenching his fists, jaw tight as a cornerstone.

From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon




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