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pillar

[pil-er] / ˈpɪl ər /




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“In the United States, these industries represent not just the heart of American cultural and intellectual life, but a pillar of its economy and one of its most powerful exports,” Sulzberger said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 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

Once a pillar of Tennessee society, she became the center of a bizarre, 14-year legal battle and judicial scandal that captivated Knoxville.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The pillar posts on both sides had snapped in two and the roof had caved in.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia




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