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cornerstone

[kawr-ner-stohn] / ˈkɔr nərˌstoʊn /


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The Brewers put their faith in Yelich to be the cornerstone of their franchise, understanding that if they were wrong, they wouldn’t be able to recover.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

“Ride safety is a cornerstone of our business, and when we see guest confidence affected, we take it seriously.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 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

Meanwhile, the annual checkup, long the cornerstone of preventive care, is faltering.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

“Alar is the cornerstone of sympathy. If you are going to impose your will on the world, you must have control over what you believe.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

Carney, a former central banker, has made reducing dependence on Washington and diversifying Canada's partnerships one of the cornerstones of his term, which began in March 2025.

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 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

This devotion to authenticity is one of Thompson’s cornerstones.

From Salon ● May 15, 2026

Arteta's side have been criticised throughout the season for their style of play with their strengths being their threat from set-pieces and their excellence in defending the cornerstones.

From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2026

I was suddenly pointedly aware of the fact that I was standing in one of the cornerstones of civilization, talking to the Master Archivist of the University.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss


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