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cornerstone

[kawr-ner-stohn] / ˈkɔr nərˌstoʊn /


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In a matter of months, Intel has transformed itself from a struggling foundry to a cornerstone of the artificial-intelligence buildout, sending the stock rallying to all-time highs.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 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

Affordability is a cornerstone of her campaign along with immigration reform, climate stewardship, education and women’s health.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

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

What if we then used that as a cornerstone for something bigger, a whole children’s health initiative that might help parents avoid some of the pitfalls I’d experienced?

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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