pillar
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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
Hassane called Kazhila “the pillar of the Islamic Center of San Diego,” saying he’d been a part of the center since its outset four decades ago.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
“AI spending, a key pillar, is looking stronger than ever” and remains the clearest support for growth, earnings and market leadership.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026
In the meantime, Juanita and I sat on an old bench with Pita between us, while Delia and Velia clung to a pillar, trying their best not to wet their pants.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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