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pillar

[pil-er] / ˈpɪl ər /




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“This division launch marks a meaningful evolution in how we think about games—not as an extension of our business, but as a core pillar of our content strategy alongside film, television, and streaming,” Driscoll said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 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

“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

Perhaps our memory is at fault, maybe it is not this particular stone pillar but another, there are so many and one is like another, I thought.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya




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