cornerstone
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Meanwhile, the annual checkup, long the cornerstone of preventive care, is faltering.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
"I want my kids to say, 'Mom worked really hard for something very important,' because it is very important. It's the cornerstone of our country," she said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
It said in September that it had secured commitments from more than 20 cornerstone investors, including BlackRock and T. Rowe Price.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Announcing the closure on Tuesday, , external Six Flags Magic Mountain Park President Brian Oerding said: "Ride safety is a cornerstone of our business, and when we see guest confidence affected, we take it seriously."
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
She went on to read the Declaration of Sentiments, which was the cornerstone of the entire meeting.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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Spiritual jazz and psychedelic soul are cornerstones of her sound, along with new-age accouterments like prayer bowls and chimes blended with instruments including Fender Rhodes keyboards and vibraphone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
As tech has grown as an overwhelming force in our lives, the visual design cornerstones associated with it—arial font, minimalist branding, bright colors and clean lines—have become the norm.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
Throw in the likelihood that Mark Wood will never play another Test and it means the four cornerstones of England's pace attack have gone in the space of three years, taking 1,609 wickets with them.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
Homeownership is one of the cornerstones of the American dream, deeply ingrained in our culture as a symbol of financial success and stability.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 24, 2026
The foundations of both were nearly finished and awaited the installation of cornerstones.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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