pillars

Example Sentences

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The roof pillars and rear deck—the tonneau, if we’re being pedantic—rise as one piece, clearing a space underneath for the roof panel to slip into.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

The hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam, must be performed at least once by all Muslims with the means.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Of these pillars, only two are explicitly centered around the UK: “Contribution” specifically requires a connection to British heritage and “hubs” refers to a percentage of production or postproduction taking place in the UK.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

But construction had barely begun, and only the bases of the arch’s four pillars had been built.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

A few years ago, some guy in cargo pants was caught tipping over one of the monument’s pillars.

From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson