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pillar

[pil-er] / ˈpɪl ər /




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"This result does not alter the tasks we face at the United Nations. Germany remains a reliable pillar of the multilateral system," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

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

He saw a flash of fuchsia on the other side of the pillar in the center of the restaurant.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon




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