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pillar

[pil-er] / ˈpɪl ər /




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Travel and tourism - a key pillar of diversification in several Gulf economies has been hit hard.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

U.S. technology stocks remain a key pillar supporting the broader market.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

From a $630 million blockbuster movie to an exclusive five-year streaming deal, Apple is transforming Formula One into a pillar of American entertainment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

In that context, Chinese brands "are increasingly treating overseas markets as a strategic growth pillar rather than simply an outlet for excess capacity", Russo said.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Through the swirling whiteness he caught sight of a dark pillar.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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