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cornerstone

[kawr-ner-stohn] / ˈkɔr nərˌstoʊn /


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On his first day in the job, the former Google Europe boss said the BBC was the "most trusted news provider, the cornerstone of our creative economy, and a force that brings people together".

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The stock has surged more than 90% over the last month as investors cheer the company’s transformation into a cornerstone of the artificial-intelligence buildout.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

Fermi aims to build the world’s largest data-center campus in Texas but has not secured a cornerstone tenant.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

“Worksite enforcement remains a cornerstone of our efforts to protect public safety, national security, and economic stability,” ICE said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Indeed, I can say I am in agreement with those who say that the ability to draw up a good staff plan is the cornerstone of any decent butler's skills.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro




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