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pillar

[pil-er] / ˈpɪl ər /




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The other pillar of the rally, artificial intelligence enthusiasm, looks shaky too.

From Barron's

Having the subsidies as a safety net feels like having a pillar to lean on,” she told Barron’s.

From Barron's

Williams described proof of income as one of the pillars of bank lending.

From Salon

The pillars tilted and some of the floor boards showed signs of rot.

From The Wall Street Journal

In an update on Saturday afternoon, the force said two protesters had been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and causing a public nuisance after allegedly attempting to climb pillars near Trafalgar Square.

From BBC