pillar
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“In the United States, these industries represent not just the heart of American cultural and intellectual life, but a pillar of its economy and one of its most powerful exports,” Sulzberger said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Events include the wooden pillar throw, sack race and shin-kicking, where players pad their legs with straw and attempt to force their opponent to the ground.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Last month, Cecillia Wang, the head of the ACLU, asked the Supreme Court to preserve birthright citizenship, a pillar of the 14th Amendment.
From Slate • May 26, 2026
The standoff has raised concerns in South Korea, where semiconductors account for about 35 percent of exports and are a key pillar of the economy.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Fat wax pillar candles burn at the center, beside a carved stone vase full of wood sorrel.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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