cornerstone
Example Sentences
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Bread has long been a dietary cornerstone, sustaining societies for generations.
From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026
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
Speaking to reporters from Qatar, Healey said the Gulf nations had praised the contributions of UK forces describing them as "a cornerstone" to their defence.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 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
“Emotion is the cornerstone of humanity, my child. It’s not something that can be avoided. Even my power is drawn from raw emotion. You’ve seen that, haven’t you?”
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
Vocabulary lists containing cornerstone
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